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Resolution Minerals is set to begin its first exploration program at the Horse Heaven Project in Idaho, targeting gold, antimony, silver, and tungsten near a major US mining operation.

Trigg Minerals has raised A$12.5 million from institutional and strategic investors to accelerate development of its Antimony Canyon Project in Utah, positioning itself as a key supplier in the US critical minerals market amid soaring antimony prices.

Battery Age Minerals has successfully raised $3 million to fund maiden drilling at its Bleiberg Germanium-Zinc Project in Austria and advance exploration at the El Aguila Gold-Silver Project in Argentina, attracting new investors and reinforcing its strategic position in critical minerals.

Pioneer Lithium has completed the first phase of soil sampling at its Skull Creek Uranium Project in Colorado, setting the stage for targeted drilling as US federal policies boost domestic uranium production.

Civmec Limited has completed its acquisition of Luerssen Australia, reinforcing its position in Australia's naval shipbuilding industry and supporting key defense programs.

archTIS Limited has secured A$7.5 million through a discounted share placement to fund expansion in the U.S. defence sector, deepen strategic partnerships, and accelerate product innovation focused on secure data collaboration.

Electro Optic Systems has received A$60 million following the finalisation of a major contract, lifting its cash balance to approximately A$130 million as of June 30, 2025.

SciDev Limited has confirmed winning $21.5 million in new and renewed contracts spanning key industrial sectors, reinforcing its position in specialty water treatment solutions.

Vection Technologies has landed a $4.4 million follow-on contract from a top global defence contractor, bringing cumulative orders to around $10 million and setting the stage for a potential $21 million pipeline through 2030.

Electro Optic Systems projects first-half 2025 revenue between A$40 million and A$45 million, underpinned by a major Middle East contract and a growing contract backlog now at A$170 million.

DroneShield has landed a $9.7 million contract package in Latin America, reinforcing its foothold in the region’s defence market with deliveries scheduled for late 2025.

Inventis Limited has placed its commercial furniture division into voluntary administration, triggering a default event with its lender and prompting negotiations on financial restructuring.