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St George Mining showcased its Araxá rare earths and niobium project at EXPOSIBRAM 2025 in Brazil, highlighting strategic alliances with US processors and ongoing development progress. The company is positioning Araxá as a key non-China supply source amid shifting global rare earths dynamics.

Lindian Resources has taken a decisive step forward with a Final Investment Decision on its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project, underpinned by a $91.5 million institutional placement and a strategic partnership with Iluka Resources. The company is on track for production by late 2026, backed by expanded mining licenses and a new owner-operator mining model.

Kingsland Minerals’ latest quarterly report confirms the economic viability of its Leliyn Graphite Project, producing ultra-high purity spherical graphite suitable for battery anodes. The company also advances gallium by-product testwork and completes a capital raise to support development.

Viridis Mining and Minerals has delivered a landmark Pre-Feasibility Study for its Colossus Rare Earth Project, confirming robust economics and securing key strategic funding and land expansions in Brazil.

Eclipse Metals has advanced its Greenland rare earths project with expanded drilling and a key licence renewal, while preparing for a NASDAQ dual listing to tap North American investors.

Australian Rare Earths Limited (ASX, AR3) reported strong progress in its Koppamurra Rare Earths Project with high recovery rates and production milestones, while also expanding and resuming drilling at its Overland Uranium Project. The company bolstered its financial position through government grants and option exercises.

Strike Energy has made significant strides in its integrated gas-to-power strategy, advancing the South Erregulla Peaking Gas Power Station and securing a major $86 million investment from Carnarvon Energy. The company also confirmed a substantial 180 PJ contingent resource at Ocean Hill, positioning itself strongly in Western Australia's evolving energy 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.

Buxton Resources reports promising assay results from its maiden drilling at the Centurion Project, alongside strategic leadership changes and a solid cash position heading into 2026.

Syrah Resources resumed graphite production at its Balama mine and advanced its Vidalia anode material facility amid supportive US trade tariffs and tax credits, positioning itself strongly in the growing EV battery market.

Gold Hydrogen Limited has closed a $14.5 million strategic investment round led by Toyota, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical, and ENEOS Xplora, positioning the company to accelerate drilling and commercialisation efforts at its Ramsay Project in South Australia.