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Volt Resources has secured strategic funding and relocated its US operations to Alabama, advancing its graphite refinery ambitions while winning a key legal battle in Ukraine.

Latrobe Magnesium successfully commissioned its Demonstration Plant producing magnesium oxide and secured $10 million in funding, while receiving a $200 million financing interest from the U.S. Export Import Bank for its next-stage commercial plant.

Ansell Limited delivered a robust FY25 performance driven by organic growth, successful Kimberly-Clark PPE integration, and productivity gains, while advancing sustainability goals and managing trade headwinds.

Ragusa Minerals has agreed to acquire a controlling stake in Pegasus Tel Inc., gaining access to the Purple Pansy manganese-gold project in Arizona, a critical asset aligned with US strategic mineral priorities.

Orbital Corporation Ltd reports a robust Q1 2025 with increased revenues, successful prototype completion of a new 350cc heavy fuel engine, and strategic partnerships positioning it for growth in the evolving UAV market.

Critica Limited has produced its first high-grade Mixed Rare Earth Product from the Jupiter Deposit, achieving 84% total rare earth oxides and validating its beneficiation-first processing strategy. This milestone marks a pivotal shift from exploration to development for the company.

Locksley Resources has made significant strides in its US critical minerals strategy, advancing proprietary antimony refining technology and expanding its Mojave Project landholding. The company also completed an oversubscribed capital raise to fund upcoming drilling and downstream processing initiatives.

xReality Group (XRG) has reported robust growth driven by its flagship Operator XR training system, securing a landmark $5.7 million contract with the Texas Department of Public Safety and unveiling ambitious plans for new product launches and global expansion.

xReality Group Limited delivered a record-breaking first quarter in FY26, driven by a landmark $5.7 million contract with the Texas Department of Public Safety and a rapidly growing US customer base.

Auric Mining confirms its intent to acquire the Lindsay’s Gold Project, including the Parrot Feathers mine, with payments contingent on ongoing Wardens Court litigation outcomes.

Sovereign Metals confirms its Kasiya Rutile-Graphite Project remains unaffected by Malawi’s new raw mineral export ban, thanks to its in-country processing plans.

Brazilian Critical Minerals has reported exceptional results from its in-situ recovery trials at the Ema rare earth project, achieving rare earth concentrations far exceeding in-situ grades and securing strong local government backing.