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Northern Minerals has identified a promising new heavy rare earths target, the Vulcan prospect, through extensive drilling and soil sampling at its Browns Range project in Western Australia. This discovery, alongside advances in geological modelling and AI-driven exploration, signals a strategic step forward in the company’s rare earths ambitions.

Southern Cross Gold Consolidated Ltd has reported exceptional drill results from its Sunday Gold-Antimony Creek Project in Victoria, revealing a large, continuous high-grade gold-antimony deposit with strategic critical mineral value.

EV Resources has reported impressive high-grade assays from its Milton Antimony Project in Nevada, revealing significant antimony, copper, and silver mineralisation and setting the stage for detailed follow-up exploration.

Alliance Nickel reported a $769,000 placement and a $422,000 R&D tax refund while progressing its NiWest Nickel-Cobalt Project, despite renegotiating its Stellantis offtake agreement due to market shifts.

Vection Technologies has reported a remarkable quarter with a 250% jump in customer cash receipts and a landmark $7.8 million Defence order, signalling a new phase of growth and operational strength.

Strategic Elements Ltd reports steady progress in its cutting-edge ventures across automation, AI, and material science, supported by a strong cash position and government-backed innovation incentives.

Everest Metals has begun mining at its Mt Dimer Taipan Gold Project and reported strong drilling results at its Mt Edon Critical Minerals Project, advancing its position in gold and strategic minerals.

Mayfield Group Holdings has forecast a significant jump in net profit after tax for the half year ending December 2025, signalling strong momentum in Australia's critical electrical infrastructure sector.

Clean TeQ Water has landed a $665,160 engineering contract with Sunrise Energy Metals to update key designs for the Syerston Scandium Project, supporting a crucial investment decision.

AML3D Limited has reported a remarkable 360% increase in customer receipts for the December 2025 quarter, driven by strong demand from the US defence sector and a robust order book of A$16.5 million for FY26. The company is accelerating its US scale-up strategy while expanding into UK and European defence markets.

Elsight Limited capped 2025 with record quarterly revenue and a substantial US$21.2 million contract, signalling robust growth and expanding global defence engagements heading into 2026.

European Lithium has agreed to acquire US-based titanium company Velta Holding in an all-scrip transaction, marking a strategic diversification beyond lithium into critical materials.