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Pure Resources has achieved a key early milestone with Oak Ridge National Laboratory confirming the recovery of heavy rare earth elements from garnet concentrate at its Garnet Hills Project. While still at proof-of-concept stage, this validates the potential for a new source of critical minerals.

Berkeley Energia has delivered a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate for its Conchas Project in Spain, revealing significant lithium and rubidium grades near surface and confirming the project's potential for bulk open-pit mining.

West Cobar Metals is gearing up for near-term drilling at its Cobar West copper project in NSW and high-grade scandium zones at the Salazar project in WA, aiming to unlock significant resource potential across both.

VanEck Investments Limited has issued a comprehensive Replacement Product Disclosure Statement for its suite of 27 ETFs on the ASX, updating investment strategies, fee structures, risk factors, and operational details.

Hydrix has landed a A$3.4 million contract with US-based Remedy Robotics to develop safety-critical software and embedded electronics for the N1 robotic system, marking a major step in its medical robotics ambitions.

AnteoTech has secured independent validation for its Ultranode™ 95 silicon anode in commercial drone battery cells, launched a new battery additive, and strengthened its cash position with a A$10 million capital raise.

Almonty Industries will delist from the Toronto Stock Exchange by July 31, 2026, focusing its trading exclusively on Nasdaq to streamline costs and align with where most activity occurs.

Lion Rock Minerals has launched a significant drilling campaign targeting a large monazite-rich rare earth system at its Minta Est tenement, complementing its expanding rutile discoveries. The 118-hole program aims to validate high-grade shallow mineralisation with assay results expected in August 2026.

HiTech Group Australia is acquiring Hudson Global Resources’ Australian operations for $7 million, significantly broadening its footprint and diversifying services beyond ICT recruitment.

Celsius Resources disputes foreclosure notices from Equinaire over its 40% interest in Makilala Mining, rejecting claims of default and vowing legal defence.

Boresight Ltd has secured a lease for a new 812 square metre manufacturing hub in Huntsville, Alabama, vastly expanding its US production capacity for aerial target drones amid rising military demand.

Resolution Minerals has earned FAST-41 transparency status for its Golden Gate Project in Idaho, marking its second such designation and positioning the company as a key player in U.S. critical minerals supply chain development.