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IRIS Metals has secured a farm-in agreement to earn up to 100% ownership of the Finley Basin Tungsten Project in Montana, marking a strategic expansion into a critical mineral vital for defence and advanced manufacturing.

HighCom Limited has successfully raised nearly $800,000 through a Share Purchase Plan, adding to a prior $7 million placement to fund product upgrades and sales growth.

ABx Group has discovered new high-extraction ionic rare earth zones at its Deep Leads project in Tasmania, accelerating the path to production within months of approval. This breakthrough enhances the project's commercial viability with rare earths critical for green technologies.

Metallium Limited reports rapid progress at its Gator Point Technology Campus in Texas, advancing its proprietary Flash Joule Heating technology to recover critical metals from electronic waste. The company targets processing 8,000 tonnes of printed circuit boards annually by late 2026.

Pioneer Minerals reports a remarkable 17.6-fold upgrade in tungsten grade from historic tailings at its Springfield Tungsten Mine, advancing its North Pine Project in Idaho with promising metallurgical test results.

BluGlass has embarked on a A$1.25 million development program with a major US defence prime, receiving an initial A$560,000 order to develop cutting-edge visible GaN lasers for aerospace and defence applications.

Group 6 Metals Limited has reported a striking turnaround with a $25.6 million revenue haul and a return to profit, driven by soaring tungsten prices and operational gains at its Dolphin Tungsten Project. The company is now gearing up for underground mining to sustain growth.

Black Bear Minerals has reported significant high-grade silver intercepts outside the existing Mineral Resource Estimate at its Shafter Silver Project in Texas, signalling potential for resource expansion and enhanced polymetallic value.

New Frontier Minerals has confirmed significant high-grade tungsten mineralisation at its Harts Range Project in the Northern Territory, complementing its rare earth focus and capitalising on a soaring tungsten market. Meanwhile, its Pomme Rare Earth Project in Quebec advances with promising metallurgical testing underway.

6K Additive has secured a US$1.95 million Phase II contract from a U.S. defense agency to develop domestic recycling of critical strategic metals into high-value powders, aiming to reduce reliance on foreign imports.

Codrus Minerals has identified high-grade molybdenum mineralisation up to 4.2% at its Bull Run Gold Project in Oregon, revealing significant polymetallic potential beyond gold. The discovery opens new avenues for exploration and value creation.

Advanced Braking Technology Ltd has reported a record half-year performance for 1H26, driven by strong demand for its SIBS Failsafe braking systems and progress in autonomous braking technology.