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AML3D has secured a significant $1.7 million order for its ARCEMY X large-scale metal 3D printer from US defense supplier FasTech, marking a key milestone in its US expansion strategy.

McLaren Minerals has announced a substantial upgrade to its McLaren Project resource, increasing total mineral resources by approximately 85% and confirming its status as a tier-one titanium deposit.

Elsight’s Halo platform has advanced to the final phase of a major U.S. Defense Innovation Unit challenge, securing significant funding and positioning the company at the forefront of a generational unmanned systems investment cycle.

Southern Cross Gold Consolidated Ltd has reported exceptional high-grade drill results from its Golden Dyke prospect, confirming a robust gold-antimony system within the Sunday Creek Project. The standout intercept includes 9.2 meters at 34.6 g/t gold equivalent, highlighting significant resource expansion potential.

Power Minerals has partnered with Australian tech firm Gega Elements to develop a gallium extraction process from its Santa Anna Project in Brazil, aiming to establish a vertically integrated supply chain amid rising global demand and supply risks.

Metallium Ltd has secured exclusive rights to apply its breakthrough Flash Joule Heating technology to the heavy rare earth-rich Harts Range Project, achieving an unprecedented 20-fold upgrade in rare earth concentration. This deal positions Metallium as a key player in Western critical minerals supply amid global geopolitical tensions.

New Frontier Minerals has locked in a decade-long exclusive agreement with Metallium to apply cutting-edge Flash Joule Heating technology to its Harts Range ore, achieving unprecedented rare earth enrichment. This partnership targets strategic US defense and magnet markets, marking a pivotal step for the project’s commercial future.

Critica Limited has raised A$8 million in an oversubscribed placement to accelerate development of its Jupiter rare earths project, positioning itself as a key supplier of critical minerals for emerging technologies.

IperionX rebuffs short seller claims by highlighting robust US government support and accelerating titanium production scale-up in Virginia. The company secures over $59 million in funding and advances critical minerals projects toward commercial readiness.

Electro Optic Systems has landed a significant €11.4 million contract for its Slinger Counter-Drone systems from a Western European NATO country, boosting its contract backlog to nearly A$400 million. This surge underscores EOS’s growing footprint in the defence sector amid rising drone threats.

5E Advanced Materials reports progress on its California boron project with a new feasibility study and equity raises, while highlighting ongoing funding uncertainties.

FleetPartners Group Limited reported steady core income growth and strong cash generation in FY25 despite a 16% drop in new business wins, while completing a strategic acquisition to enhance its novated leasing offering.