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Vection Technologies has secured a $0.5 million expansion order under its defence tender, increasing the program’s potential value to $27 million following a successful $4.4 million delivery milestone.

Victory Metals has secured critical U.S. federal government approval, enabling direct engagement with the Department of Defence and access to substantial funding to advance its heavy rare earths project in Western Australia.

DroneShield is investing $13 million to significantly expand its R&D and manufacturing footprint, aiming to boost annual production capacity nearly fivefold by the end of 2026.

Australian Strategic Materials unveils a transformative heap leach approach for its Dubbo Project, cutting upfront capital costs by over half and accelerating rare earth oxide production amid rising global demand.

Castile Resources has integrated bismuth as a by-product into its Rover 1 Bankable Feasibility Study following China’s export restrictions, positioning itself as a key supplier amid global supply shocks. The company also advances exploration with innovative technology and secures strategic partnerships in critical mineral supply chains.

Li-S Energy has successfully produced Australia’s first lithium metal foils ahead of schedule at its Geelong facility, marking a major step in domestic battery manufacturing and supply chain sovereignty.

Renascor Resources has secured an option agreement for land near its Siviour graphite deposit, finalising a critical step in supporting its upstream mining and processing operations. This move advances the company’s Battery Anode Material project readiness with accommodation planned for construction and operational staff.

Bryah Resources has lodged a formal application with the Takeovers Panel alleging breaches of takeover laws by shareholders linked to GBA Capital and Yonglu Yu, amid a looming boardroom showdown.

Victory Metals has significantly enhanced its North Stanmore resource with Gallium inclusion and secured major financing commitments exceeding US$200 million, positioning itself as a strategic supplier amid global rare earths tensions.

White Cliff Minerals has initiated diamond drilling at its Rae Copper Project in Nunavut, Canada, targeting a large unexplored sedimentary basin. Supported by a recent A$14.4 million capital raise and Canadian government backing, the company aims to advance its promising copper exploration.

McLaren Minerals has successfully validated its slimes management strategy for the McLaren Titanium Project, confirming conventional mineral sands techniques can effectively handle tailings and slimes. This milestone significantly reduces development risk and supports the final engineering phase.

DroneShield Limited has landed a significant $11.7 million follow-on research contract from a Five Eyes Department of Defence customer, marking its fourth award from this strategic alliance.