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Tivan Limited has made significant strides in its critical minerals portfolio, establishing a key joint venture, acquiring the Molyhil Project, raising $15 million, and commencing drilling at Sandover. These developments underscore its growing role in Australia’s strategic minerals sector.

ACDC Metals reports compelling mineralogy results from its Goschen Central project, highlighting elevated rare earth element grades that reinforce its economic potential. The announcement coincides with strategic momentum from the Australia-US Critical Minerals Framework, positioning the project as a key player in global supply chains.

Service Stream has delivered a robust FY25 performance with revenue growth, record profits, and a landmark $1.6 billion Defence contract, setting the stage for continued expansion.

Pioneer Lithium has identified multiple promising antimony and tungsten targets at its North Pine Project in Idaho through advanced satellite imagery analysis, marking a significant step in its critical minerals exploration.

Astron Limited and Energy Fuels have received a conditional Letter of Support from Export Finance Australia for up to A$80 million in senior debt financing, advancing the Donald Rare Earth and Mineral Sands Project toward production.

Victory Metals reports substantial grade increases in terbium, dysprosium, and scandium at its North Stanmore Project, leveraging a simple beneficiation method that enhances strategic supply prospects amid tightening Chinese export controls.

CuFe Ltd has revealed significant high-grade bismuth mineralisation at its Orlando deposit near Tennant Creek, prompting a resource update that could enhance the project's strategic value amid global supply constraints.

Etherstack has secured a £14.2 million contract with the UK Home Office to provide critical software for the Emergency Services Network, reinforcing its global leadership in public safety communications.

Metal Powder Works Limited (MPW) has landed a $1 million contract with the US Navy for its innovative expeditionary DirectPowder™ unit, while expanding its alloy portfolio and customer base amid a $15 million capital raise.

DroneShield has promoted Angus Harris to Chief Technology Officer, reinforcing its leadership as it scales to meet rising global demand in defence markets. Meanwhile, Angus Bean shifts to Chief Product Officer to sharpen the company’s product strategy.

Euro Manganese is pushing forward an optimization program for its Chvaletice Manganese Project to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs, aligning with surging global demand for high-purity manganese critical to electric vehicle batteries and energy storage.

PWR Holdings announces a pivotal leadership transition alongside the completion of its new global headquarters, reporting a transitional FY25 with mixed financial results but a confident outlook for FY26.