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Diablo Resources has secured an 80% stake in the historic Horn Silver Project in Utah, unlocking a portfolio of high-grade silver, gold, copper, and antimony targets. The acquisition complements its nearby Star Range assets and aligns with US critical minerals priorities.

James Hardie Industries has been hit with a new class action in Victoria alleging breaches related to forward-looking financial statements made between May and August 2025. The company denies any wrongdoing and plans to defend vigorously.

Nodestream has engaged Waypoint Strategic Partners to provide hands-on leadership and operational support for its US market entry, marking a shift from assessment to active execution under its Plan Consilience defence strategy.

Cauldron Energy has begun trading on the US OTCQB market, broadening access to American investors without issuing new shares. This move taps into growing US demand for uranium, positioning Cauldron as a potential supplier from its Yanrey Uranium Project.

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.