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Almonty Industries has been added to the Russell 1000 and 3000 indexes, marking a key milestone in its market capitalization growth and enhancing its visibility among institutional investors.

Evion Group launches a systematic exploration campaign at its Carp Fluorspar Project in Nevada, targeting critical mineral supply amid US import reliance.

Ioneer Ltd has been conditionally awarded a long-term land lease by the U.S. Army to establish a critical boron processing facility at the Tooele Army Depot in Utah, marking a significant step in securing domestic defense supply chains.

Australian Rare Earths (ASX: AR3) has announced a maiden Ore Reserve of 26 million tonnes at 920 ppm TREO for its Koppamurra Rare Earths Project, underpinned by a robust Pre-Feasibility Study delivering an A$858 million post-tax NPV and a rapid payback of less than one year.

Pure Resources and Rice University have secured 'Awardable' status on the DARPA ERIS Marketplace for their advanced Carbon Nanotube Fibre 3D thermal management technology, positioning them for potential US Department of Defense contracts.

Pathkey.AI has finalised its takeover of Chipforge, an AI-driven semiconductor design company, issuing shares and performance rights as consideration. The move broadens Pathkey's AI platform capabilities from clinical trials into semiconductor engineering, aiming to shorten chip development cycles significantly.

Daly Resources has debuted on the ASX after a $12 million IPO, positioning itself to explore fluorite, copper, and zinc in the Northern Territory, led by the Huckitta project.

Resolution Minerals has secured membership in the US Defense Industrial Base Consortium, opening doors to funding and collaboration that could accelerate its critical minerals projects in Idaho.

Amaero has fast-tracked the commissioning of its third advanced atomizer, expanding its US production capacity for refractory and titanium powders. The company completes a major capital plan on budget and prepares for a potential US IPO.

Freedom Bidco has increased its unsolicited cash offer for Strata Investment Holdings to A$0.22 per share, presenting shareholders with a premium liquidity option ahead of Strata’s imminent ASX delisting. The offer includes a cash alternative and a share swap, while Freedom Bidco accuses Strata’s board of obstructive tactics and governance failings.

Critica Limited is progressing its Jupiter and Mt Lindsay projects with key resource updates, metallurgical breakthroughs, and strategic partnerships, targeting Scoping Study completion in Q3 2026.

1414 Degrees (ASX:14D) has partnered with European space company Orbit Boy to test its SiNTL silicon-anode battery technology for satellite and rocket applications, aiming to break into the growing space battery market.