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Lithium Plus Minerals has identified significant high-grade beryllium mineralisation at its Northern Arunta Spotted Wonder Project, revealing promising polymetallic potential alongside lithium. This discovery positions the company at the forefront of critical minerals exploration in Australia.

Nimy Resources reports promising signs of a large, continuous gallium mineralised system at its Block 3 Gallium Project in Western Australia, with drilling confirming key host rocks over 1.5 kilometres of strike. Assay results are imminent as the company advances exploration and metallurgical testing.

Elsight has landed a significant US$5.08 million contract with a European defence OEM, pushing its total 2025 orders from this customer to nearly US$14.7 million and signaling strong growth in unmanned systems connectivity.

Everest Metals Corporation has completed a breakthrough engineering study demonstrating 97% rubidium recovery at its Mt Edon project, advancing Australia’s entry into the global rubidium market with a patented extraction process.

DXN Limited has secured a significant A$4.6 million contract to deliver three modular data centre units to Globalstar, marking a strategic expansion into satellite communications infrastructure.

Metal Powder Works has doubled its production capacity for advanced metal powders using its patented DirectPowder™ process, achieving this milestone without additional capital expenditure. The company also cut production cycle times by up to 40%, positioning itself as a key US supplier for defence applications.

Vection Technologies has landed a $1 million contract to enhance cyber and data protection for national security intelligence, extending its footprint in the defence sector. This deal builds on previous engagements and signals potential for further growth.

Nanoveu’s subsidiary EMASS has hit a key milestone with its ECS-DoT chip achieving 50 updates per second in drone flight simulations, enabling smarter, more stable drones with up to 30% longer flight times.

RareX Limited has partnered with Gega Elements to develop Australia’s inaugural integrated gallium supply chain, aiming to reduce reliance on Chinese supply and boost national critical mineral resilience.

Cobalt Blue Holdings has secured a pivotal three-year contract with Glencore to supply up to 50% of feedstock for its upcoming Kwinana Cobalt Refinery, marking a major step in advancing Australia's critical minerals ambitions.

Ionic Rare Earths has announced a $3 million capital raise via convertible notes, aimed at advancing its rare earth projects across multiple continents. The raise, pending shareholder approval, underscores the company’s strategic push into sustainable rare earth extraction and recycling technologies.

Elsight Limited has expanded its supply agreement with a European defence drone OEM to a total of US$9.63 million for 2025, positioning the company for profitability and cash flow break-even this year.