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KTEK Aerosystems has obtained a key export licence from the Netherlands, enabling it to ship components to its US facility for assembly and delivery. This milestone solidifies the company’s trans-Atlantic supply chain and supports its targeted September delivery restart.

OD6 Metals has delivered compelling metallurgical and ore sorting results from its Quinn Fluorspar Project in Nevada, confirming exceptional fluorspar grades and effective waste rejection using TOMRA technology. These findings underpin a low-cost processing pathway for Metspar and Acidspar products, advancing the project's development prospects.

Metallium Limited has demonstrated its Flash Joule Heating technology can process a broad range of critical metal feedstocks, from rare earth ores to industrial wastes, opening new commercial pathways beyond electronic waste.

IRIS Metals has appointed Simon Iacopetta as Strategic Advisor and promoted Chris Evans to Executive Chairman, signalling a sharpened focus on expanding its critical minerals portfolio in North America.

Metal Powder Works accelerates its capacity expansion to meet surging demand in additive manufacturing and powder metallurgy, leveraging its NextGen DirectPowder™ platform and a key production order.

Corporate Travel Management (ASX:CTD) has extended its exclusive contract with the UK Ministry of Defence to provide accommodation services for the Afghan Resettlement Programme, with expected transaction values reaching £28 million in the first six months.

DroneShield launches RfRecon, a portable AI-powered RF intelligence device designed to enhance situational awareness and decision-making in counter-drone missions. Initial customer engagement has begun with potential revenue expected in the second half of 2026.

Sunrise Energy Metals has landed a conditional US$400 million loan commitment from the U.S. Department of War’s Office of Strategic Capital to back its Syerston Scandium Project, while also initiating plans for a U.S. securities listing.

West Cobar Metals is fast-tracking its scandium exploration at the Salazar Project in Western Australia, targeting higher-grade zones with aircore drilling planned for late 2026 alongside advancing metallurgical testwork.

Senetas Corporation has returned $3.5 million to shareholders through an equal capital reduction, distributing $0.2111 per share following shareholder approval in July 2026.

Rimfire Pacific Mining has appointed Bronwyn Barnes as Executive Chair and secured $2.3 million in a placement to advance its scandium exploration and development strategy.

Ionic Rare Earths (ASX: IXR) has secured $8 million through a placement to back its Belfast Plant commercialisation and US growth plans, supported by a mix of domestic and international investors including a strategic US partner.