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Everest Metals Corporation reveals significant progress in its gold projects and leads the development of Australia’s first rubidium industry, positioning itself at the forefront of critical minerals innovation.

EOS has landed a landmark €71.4 million export contract for its 100kW High Energy Laser Weapon system, marking a significant advance in counter-drone defense technology amid escalating global drone warfare threats.

Lindian Resources has locked in a US$20 million funding facility and a 15-year offtake agreement with Iluka Resources, cementing a strategic partnership that advances the Kangankunde Rare Earths Project and links supply to Australia’s Eneabba refinery.

Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has landed a landmark €71.4 million contract from a European NATO member for its pioneering 100kW high-power laser counter-drone system, marking the first export of this class of directed energy weapon.

NIMY Resources has reported exceptional high-grade gallium assay results from its Block 3 prospect within the Mons Project, positioning itself as a key player amid global supply constraints driven by China's export ban.

Northern Minerals reports strong progress on its Browns Range Heavy Rare Earths Project with key regulatory approvals, promising exploration results, and near-completion of its Definitive Feasibility Study amid tightening global supply.

Vital Metals Limited has released a comprehensive Scoping Study for its Tardiff Rare Earths deposit in Canada, revealing strong economic potential with an 11-year mine life and significant neodymium-praseodymium resources.

DroneShield Limited has reported a record-breaking second quarter with revenues surging 480% year-on-year, underpinned by a robust $176 million in committed sales and a $2.3 billion pipeline. The company is aggressively expanding manufacturing and investing in next-generation counter-drone technologies to meet soaring global demand.

Arafura Rare Earths pushes forward with equity funding for its Nolans Project, targeting a €100 million investment from Germany’s Raw Materials Fund amid rising geopolitical tensions reshaping the rare earths landscape.

Tungsten Mining NL (ASX – TGN) highlights its position as a key supplier of ethically sourced tungsten outside China, leveraging one of the world’s largest resource bases amid tightening global supply and rising prices.

Meteoric Resources’ Pre-Feasibility Study confirms the Caldeira Project in Brazil as a globally significant rare earths deposit, boasting robust economics, low operating costs, and strong sustainability credentials. The study underpins a 20-year mine life with substantial growth potential amid rising global demand for critical minerals.

Electro Optic Systems Holdings Limited has explained a delayed filing of a director interest notice as an administrative oversight, affirming its compliance processes remain robust.