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Aurora Labs has secured over A$900,000 in contracts with the Australian Defence Force, pushing forward its advanced propulsion systems and additive manufacturing capabilities. A strategic partnership with Sovereign Propulsion Systems aims to integrate these innovations into next-generation unmanned aerial systems.

Aurora Labs has raised $5.5 million through a strategic placement, partnering with Sovereign Propulsion Systems to advance its drone propulsion technology and expand manufacturing capabilities.

McLaren Minerals has reported exceptional high-grade assay results from its 2025 Phase 1 drilling program, revealing new mineralised sequences and underpinning a significant resource upgrade at its McLaren Titanium Project in Western Australia.

SRG Global has agreed to acquire marine infrastructure leader TAMS for $85 million, aiming to enhance its recurring revenue and expand its market footprint. The deal is expected to deliver a 25% EPS accretion in FY26, marking a strategic step in SRG’s growth trajectory.

SRG Global has agreed to acquire Total AMS Pty Ltd (TAMS), a leading marine infrastructure services provider, for $85 million, significantly enhancing its revenue and earnings profile for FY26.

Ionic Rare Earths has raised $15.6 million through a heavily oversubscribed rights issue and placement, anchored by a $3 million strategic investment from U.S.-based Argentem Creek Partners. The capital will fund the company’s global expansion in magnet recycling and rare earth supply chain development amid rising geopolitical tensions.

Tungsten Mining NL is moving to list on the U.S. OTCQB Market, aiming to tap into strong North American investor interest as tungsten prices climb and critical mineral security becomes a priority.

Eclipse Metals has raised $4 million to accelerate drilling and resource upgrades at its Greenland rare earths project, while preparing for a potential NASDAQ dual listing.

Pioneer Lithium has significantly expanded its North Pine Project in Idaho, adding 192 new claims across three promising prospects targeting antimony and tungsten near Perpetua Resources’ flagship Stibnite Gold Project.

Ventia Services Group has secured a substantial $935 million contract to provide clothing services to the Australian Defence Force, marking a significant expansion of its defence sector presence.

EV Resources Limited is rapidly advancing its Los Lirios Antimony Project in Mexico, unveiling extensive mineralisation and preparing for maiden drilling amid critical global supply pressures.

Infinity Mining has identified promising antimony sulphide mineralisation at its Walhalla South Extended Project in Victoria, linked to a distinctive magnetic anomaly reminiscent of intrusion-related gold systems.