Latest Defence Applications News

Power Minerals has initiated leach testing on high-grade rare earth element samples from its Santa Anna Project in Brazil, aiming to unlock processing pathways and confirm resource potential. Results expected this month will guide further drilling and resource estimation.

Aurora Labs reported a 34% increase in loss after tax to $3.75 million for FY2025, alongside a 327% surge in revenue driven by defence contracts and 3D printing services. The company is progressing its micro gas turbine propulsion systems and pursuing aerospace certification to expand its market footprint.

Lynas Rare Earths has launched a fully underwritten A$750 million equity raising to fund its ambitious Towards 2030 growth strategy, aiming to expand rare earths production and downstream capabilities outside China.

VEEM Limited has achieved approved supplier status with Huntington Ingalls Newport News Shipbuilding, positioning itself to enter the US defence supply chain with anticipated RFQs in the first half of FY26.

European Lithium Ltd reports robust 2024 diamond drill results from its Tanbreez Rare Earth Project in Greenland, confirming consistent high-grade rare earth mineralisation with significant heavy rare earth content and promising associated metals.

Battery Age Minerals has confirmed significant concentrations of rubidium, caesium, tantalum, and gallium alongside strong lithium grades at its Falcon Lake project, highlighting substantial exploration upside.

Lithium Plus Minerals reports significant progress on its Lei Lithium Development Project alongside promising discoveries of beryllium and gold at its Arunta and Wingate projects, supported by a solid cash position of A$3.2 million.

EV Resources has secured a 70% stake in the Los Lirios Antimony Project, unveiling high-grade mineralisation and plans for a pilot plant to accelerate production. Leadership enhancements and portfolio rationalisation underscore its strategic pivot to critical minerals.

Hastings Technology Metals has secured shareholder approval for a joint venture with Wyloo, granting Wyloo a 60% stake and operational control of the Yangibana Rare Earths Project, setting the stage for accelerated development and production.

Li-S Energy has secured a strategic defence collaboration, advanced its Pegasus I drone testing, and commissioned Australia's first lithium metal foil production line, all while maintaining a solid cash position.

Vection Technologies has won a $7.2 million extension to its existing defence contract with a European client, reinforcing its role in a multi-year digital transformation program backed by a $19 million budget through FY29.

Ionic Rare Earths’ Brazilian joint venture, Viridion, has advanced to the next phase of securing a substantial US$900 million funding package from Brazilian government agencies to develop rare earth refining and recycling facilities.