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Kingfish Limited’s portfolio endured a tough first quarter of 2026, with a 7.2% adjusted NAV decline amid Iran conflict-driven volatility. While a2 Milk’s expansion in China buoyed gains, shares in consumer-exposed names and tech-linked Vista Group plunged sharply.

IperionX has transitioned its Virginia titanium operations to continuous 24/7 production, ramping proprietary HAMR™ titanium powder output to 4.2 metric tons in March and targeting 200 tons per annum by the end of 2026. Alongside manufacturing capacity expansions and strong U.S. Department of War backing, the company advances its critical minerals project in Tennessee.

American Rare Earths is fast-tracking its Wyoming Halleck Creek rare earths project, defining a pilot plant pathway, advancing oxide to metal studies, and targeting a NASDAQ listing by year-end 2026.

American Tungsten & Antimony Ltd (ASX: AT4) has joined the U.S. Defense Industrial Base Consortium, unlocking direct access to Department of War programs and funding opportunities for its antimony and tungsten projects. The company will leverage this to advance its U.S.-focused supply chain ambitions, highlighted by a critical minerals event in Utah this May.

ikeGPS Group delivered a strong FY26 with platform subscription revenue up 33% to NZ$19.2 million and positive underlying EBITDA in March, supported by AI-driven pricing and expanding US utility adoption.

Holista Colltech has agreed to pay US$1.8 million to settle a US judgment enforced by the Supreme Court of Western Australia, resolving a long-running dispute with ProImmune Company LLC. The settlement reflects a significant discount on the original US$2.06 million judgment plus accruing interest and legal fees.

Elsight Limited has reported a staggering 12-fold revenue increase in Q1 2026 to US$11.6 million, driven by strong U.S. defence contracts and early commercial traction. The company also soft-launched a GNSS-denied positioning product, marking a strategic shift toward a broader uncrewed systems platform.

EV Resources confirms gold grades up to 3.88 g/t at its Dollar Project, reinforcing its polymetallic potential alongside strong antimony, copper, and silver mineralisation. Soil sampling at Dollar and Milton wraps up, setting the stage for maiden Nevada drilling amid critical minerals supply concerns.

Battery Age Minerals has joined the U.S. Defense Industrial Base Consortium, positioning itself at the forefront of securing critical germanium supply amid escalating export restrictions from China. The company’s dual-continental assets in Austria and Utah and its technology initiatives aim to address strategic vulnerabilities in defence and semiconductor supply chains.

The L1 Global Long Short Fund (ASX:GLS) faced a challenging March quarter amid the Iran War-driven oil supply shock but maintains strong performance since inception through active portfolio adjustments and thematic focus on copper, gold, and infrastructure.

Sunrise Energy Metals has confirmed strong economics for its Syerston Scandium Project with a US$120 million feasibility study, targeting 60 tonnes per year of scandium oxide and potential expansion to 180 tonnes. The project benefits from US government financing interest and rising global demand amid Chinese export restrictions.

Lynas Rare Earths reported a record A$265 million quarterly revenue in Q3 FY26, driven by higher NdPr prices and production milestones including early Samarium oxide output. The company secured a 10-year Malaysian operating licence and extended a key supply deal with Japanese partner JARE through 2038.