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Morella Corporation has expanded its critical minerals portfolio by acquiring the Dixon Well Project in Western Australia, confirming significant titanium mineralisation with assays up to 17.0% TiO2. This move diversifies Morella’s assets beyond lithium and rubidium into a mineral critical for aerospace and defence industries.

KGL Resources updates on its Jervois Copper Project optimisations and financing progress, welcoming Resource Capital Fund as a new significant shareholder. The company is capitalising on higher metal prices and exploring critical mineral opportunities.

Trigg Minerals has acquired a 100% stake in the Central Idaho Antimony Project, a district-scale high-grade antimony-gold asset in a Tier-1 US jurisdiction, supported by a $5 million strategic placement from Tribeca Investment Partners.

Vection Technologies has landed a $22.3 million multi-year framework agreement with a NATO-approved European defence partner, boosting its defence program value to $40 million through 2030.

Tivan Limited has agreed to acquire full ownership of the Molyhil Tungsten-Molybdenum Project, positioning itself at the forefront of critical minerals development in Australia's Northern Territory. This strategic move complements its adjacent Sandover Fluorite Project, promising operational synergies and accelerated growth.

Downer EDI Limited has announced its key shareholder dates for 2025, including the Annual General Meeting scheduled for November 11 and the final dividend payment on October 2. These dates mark important milestones for investors in one of Australia and New Zealand's leading infrastructure service providers.

Ventia Services Group has won two major Defence Base Services Transformation contracts worth $2.7 billion, reinforcing its long-term role in supporting Australian Defence infrastructure.

Downer EDI Limited has won a $3.05 billion contract to provide base and estate services to the Australian Department of Defence, significantly expanding its operational regions and responsibilities over the next decade.

Service Stream Limited has landed a major long-term contract with the Australian Department of Defence to manage property and asset services across South Australia and the Northern Territory, marking a significant expansion into defence infrastructure support.

Fortuna Metals has secured two key exploration licences in Malawi’s emerging rutile province, positioning itself next to Sovereign Metals’ world-class Kasiya deposit. The company also appoints Tom Langley as CEO to spearhead exploration efforts.

DroneShield Limited has responded to ASX scrutiny over its disclosure of losing a $45.9 million Systems Integration Partner contract for Project LAND 156, denying the information was material to investors.

Advanced Braking Technology has appointed CEO Andrew Booth to the Board as Managing Director, signaling confidence in his leadership amid ongoing growth.