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Meteoric Resources has cleared a major regulatory hurdle with the approval of its Preliminary Environmental License for the Caldeira Rare Earths Project, enabling the company to progress towards construction and first production targeted for 2028. The company also commissioned its pilot plant, producing its first batches of rare earth carbonate.

Australian Vanadium Limited has made significant strides in its integrated vanadium project, advancing its feasibility study and securing key environmental approvals while preparing to bid for a major Western Australian battery storage project.

American Rare Earths has successfully produced Mixed Rare Earths Oxide from its Halleck Creek ore, marking a key technical milestone. The company also updated its resource estimate and strengthened leadership as it advances towards becoming a major U.S. rare earths supplier.

Syrah Resources reported a strong Q4 2025 with a 34% rise in graphite production and a strategic edge from US tariffs on Chinese imports. The company advances its Vidalia anode material facility amid growing demand for natural graphite outside China.

St George Mining has appointed a top Washington DC government relations firm to deepen its engagement with US agencies, advancing its Araxá rare earths project amid growing US efforts to secure critical mineral supply chains in the Western Hemisphere.

Metals Australia Ltd is progressing pre-feasibility studies for its Lac Carheil Graphite Project in Quebec, aligning with the province’s new strategy to accelerate critical minerals development. The project’s expanded resource and downstream battery material plans position it well for North American markets.

Lithium Universe’s Bécancour Lithium Refinery project in Québec is poised to capitalise on a sharp lithium price rebound, with current prices well above feasibility study forecasts. The company’s counter-cyclical development strategy is gaining momentum amid renewed market confidence.

Venari Minerals reports significant metallurgical improvements at its Red Mountain Lithium Project in Nevada, achieving a 46.2% lithium grade upgrade and enhanced recovery through innovative pre-soaking techniques. The company also engages expert consultants to refine processing ahead of a maiden resource estimate.

Axel REE Limited’s latest metallurgical tests have doubled gallium extraction rates at its Caladão Project and revealed the first evidence of scandium co-recovery, signalling a promising new revenue stream.

Canadian Phosphate Limited has improved its operating cash flow and strengthened its balance sheet through a successful capital raise and asset sale, while advancing key permits and strategic partnerships for its Canadian phosphate projects.

Brazilian Critical Minerals has reported significant progress at its Ema rare earths project, producing a high-grade rare earth carbonate rich in critical magnet metals and advancing key drilling, permitting, and feasibility milestones.

Resolution Minerals is fast-tracking development of the historic Golden Gate Tungsten Mine in Idaho, leveraging expert geological insight and acquiring a nearby processing mill and stockpiles amid soaring tungsten prices.