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Trigg Minerals has significantly expanded its US tungsten portfolio by acquiring claims over the historic Nightingale Tungsten District in Nevada, including high-grade past-producing mines. The company is gearing up for major drilling campaigns to define resources and strengthen domestic supply of this critical metal.

DroneShield has landed a significant $25.3 million contract to supply counter-drone systems to a Latin American government, marking a major expansion in the region. Deliveries and payments are scheduled across late 2025 and early 2026.

New Frontier Minerals has finalised drill targets for a maiden reverse circulation program at its Harts Range Heavy Rare Earth and Niobium Project, with regulatory approvals imminent and drilling poised to begin.

St George Mining reports exceptional high-grade rare earth and niobium mineralisation at its Araxá Project in Brazil, alongside a strategic US partnership and a significant capital raise to fuel expansion.

Zuleika Gold advances its Plutonic Mine litigation with a trial delay to early 2026, while gearing up for exploration drilling and bolstering its finances with new funding.

Strategic Elements Ltd has marked a key milestone by successfully fabricating Energy Ink™ prototype cells in a commercial setting, while expanding its artificial intelligence ventures and maintaining a robust financial position.

Vection Technologies reports a 60% surge in operating cash flow in Q1 FY26, driven by a landmark $22.3 million Defence framework agreement and a strategic $21 million capital raise. The company is poised for sustainable profitability with a record $75 million contract pipeline through 2028.

EcoGraf Limited advances key milestones in its vertically integrated battery anode materials business, including nearing completion of debt financing for the Epanko Graphite Project and securing a pivotal HFfree purification patent.

Evion Group advances its Maniry Graphite Project in Madagascar and expandable graphite JV in India, backed by a strategic US investor and EU recognition. The company is poised to expand production and supply critical minerals to key global markets amid rising demand.

Excite Technology Services delivered a standout September quarter with record sales and secured $2.1 million in convertible note funding, reinforcing its growth trajectory in cybersecurity and digital forensics.

Northern Minerals reports a robust Definitive Feasibility Study and secures conditional funding interest, positioning Browns Range as a critical supplier of heavy rare earths by 2028.

Cadoux Limited has made significant progress in its High Purity Alumina (HPA) front-end engineering design and advanced the Minhub rare earths feasibility study, positioning itself strongly in the evolving critical minerals market.