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Sigma Lithium says its Brazilian mining and processing operations remain active after reports of a preliminary court ruling allegedly suspending its environmental licences. The ASX-listed producer says it has received no legal notice and will begin its formal defence when Brazilian courts resume on September 8.

Diablo Resources has exercised its option over 101 patented claims covering the historic Horn Silver Mine in Utah, bringing its broader 202-claim, 13.2 square kilometre project package together. The company will now rank targets, advance permitting and prepare for a maiden Horn Silver drilling program in 2026.

Adisyn Ltd reshuffles leadership with Kevin Crofton stepping up as Executive Chairman while Arye Kohavi moves to a Non-Executive Director role, signalling a strategic pivot to accelerate commercial execution in semiconductor technology.

FBR Limited secures A$4 million through a discounted placement and share purchase plan to fund development and deployment of its DST-enabled robotics products, including Mantis welding and Hadrian bricklaying robots.

Tungsten Mining NL’s Pre-Feasibility Study confirms Mt Mulgine as a world-scale tungsten project, targeting first production in mid-2029 with robust economics and low operating costs.

Boresight Ltd’s US subsidiary has landed a US$383,275 purchase order from a repeat North American military customer, tripling previous drone orders and expanding its footprint in counter-drone training.

Iondrive Limited’s updated evaluation of its IONSolv™ technology projects a US$243 million post-tax NPV and US$62 million annual EBITDA for a single rare earth recovery module in the US, driven by high feedstock grade assumptions and independently validated recoveries.

Thrive Tribe Technologies (ASX:1TT) has landed a three-year exclusive distribution agreement with Canadian NATO-registered defence contractor Effective Acceleration Ventures (EAV) to roll out its WooBoard and REFFIND platforms across NATO military forces.

FirstWave Cloud Technology has lodged a provisional patent for an AI-driven network monitoring system that promises automated, explainable root cause diagnosis, aiming to boost its fastest-growing revenue stream.

Ionic Rare Earths (ASX: IXR) and US Strategic Metals have agreed to a 50-50 joint venture to develop rare earth magnet recycling facilities at a fully permitted Missouri site, backed by US$100 million in funding.

Sun Silver continues to reveal extensive silver and antimony mineralisation at its Nevada Maverick Silver Project, with drill hole MV0004 hitting 89 metres at 70g/t silver equivalent and substantial antimony intervals above the current resource.

Bhagwan Marine has landed a multi-year deployment contract for its Riverside Guardian vessel with a global Tier 1 energy company, marking a key revenue milestone post its Riverside Marine acquisition.