Latest Defence Applications News

Li-S Energy has appointed Paladin Defense Services as its U.S. representative to accelerate engagement with the Department of Defense and defence contractors, aiming to commercialise its advanced battery technology in a critical market.

Australian Strategic Materials unveils a transformative heap leach approach for its Dubbo Project, cutting upfront capital costs by over half and accelerating rare earth oxide production amid rising global demand.

Castile Resources has integrated bismuth as a by-product into its Rover 1 Bankable Feasibility Study following China’s export restrictions, positioning itself as a key supplier amid global supply shocks. The company also advances exploration with innovative technology and secures strategic partnerships in critical mineral supply chains.

Victory Metals has significantly enhanced its North Stanmore resource with Gallium inclusion and secured major financing commitments exceeding US$200 million, positioning itself as a strategic supplier amid global rare earths tensions.

Trigg Minerals has raised A$12.5 million from institutional and strategic investors to accelerate development of its Antimony Canyon Project in Utah, positioning itself as a key supplier in the US critical minerals market amid soaring antimony prices.

Li-S Energy has secured a collaboration and supply agreement with a leading defence technology firm to test its lithium-sulfur batteries for military applications, marking a strategic step into the global defence sector.

BluGlass has successfully raised $7.6 million through a placement and Share Purchase Plan to accelerate production of its advanced gallium nitride lasers and support a robust contract pipeline.

Aurora Labs has been awarded a $544,333 Defence Industry Development Grant to expand its production capabilities for gas turbine propulsion systems, reinforcing Australia’s sovereign defence manufacturing.

Siren Gold Limited advances its Langdons Antimony-Gold Project with promising high-grade surface samples and a key exploration permit application, positioning itself amid rising demand for critical minerals.

Trigg Minerals has verified significant massive stibnite mineralisation at its Antimony Canyon Project in Utah, reinforcing the project's high-grade potential and setting the stage for advanced exploration.

Metal Powder Works has doubled its production capacity for advanced metal powders using its patented DirectPowder™ process, achieving this milestone without additional capital expenditure. The company also cut production cycle times by up to 40%, positioning itself as a key US supplier for defence applications.

Cobalt Blue Holdings has secured a pivotal three-year contract with Glencore to supply up to 50% of feedstock for its upcoming Kwinana Cobalt Refinery, marking a major step in advancing Australia's critical minerals ambitions.