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Critical Resources Limited has secured independent peer-reviewed validation of its dry supersonic deposition (DSD) cathode technology, confirming a solvent- and binder-free process with promising durability and capacity metrics. This milestone strengthens its licensing prospects as the company advances toward full solid-state battery integration.

Nanoveu has completed its acquisition of Singapore’s Spinoff Robotics, gaining validated drone platforms and engineering talent to fast-track its ECS-DoT edge-AI silicon integration for advanced aerial applications.

Objective Corporation loses a longstanding Department of Defence support contract, impacting future recurring revenue but maintaining a commitment to sovereign tech innovation.

Archer Materials has secured a three-year strategic deal with IonQ, the global quantum computing leader, gaining access to advanced quantum cloud services and exploring onshore deployment of quantum hardware in Australia.

archTIS has locked in a $3.2 million contract with the Australian Department of Defence, renewing Kojensi Enterprise licensing and boosting application development and maintenance services. This deal underpins a key source of recurring revenue and strengthens archTIS’s foothold in Defence’s classified ICT environment.

DXN Limited has landed a $1 million contract to deliver a Cable Landing Station in American Samoa, reinforcing its foothold in Pacific telecom infrastructure while divesting a non-core Tasmanian data centre.

IperionX has won up to US$6.6 million from the US Department of War to scale production of ballistic-grade titanium plate and military components, aiming to reduce reliance on imports and strengthen domestic supply chains.

West Cobar Metals (ASX: WC1) has expanded the exploration potential of its Baxter Fluorspar Project after satellite spectral analysis revealed extensive alteration beyond historical mines, identifying new fluorite targets along a 3 km corridor. The acquisition, subject to due diligence, offers exposure to a critical US mineral supply chain.

Bayan Mining has partnered with The University of Queensland to push forward its patented yttrium processing technology, aiming to validate and optimise the process using Australian rare earth feedstocks and support pilot-scale development.

Almonty Industries has been added to the Russell 1000 and 3000 indexes, marking a key milestone in its market capitalization growth and enhancing its visibility among institutional investors.

Heavy Rare Earths Limited has initiated a strategic review of its Cowalinya rare earth project, focusing on heavy rare earth oxides critical for energy and defence sectors. The review aims to unlock value from high-grade zones within a substantial JORC resource through expert reinterpretation and targeted metallurgical testing.

Iondrive Limited has gained a significant boost from the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, receiving a Letter of Support and potential incentives valued at over US$15 million for scaling its rare earth recycling modules in the US.