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Viridis Mining and Minerals has delivered a maiden Mixed Rare Earth Carbonate product with exceptional recovery rates, alongside a substantial resource upgrade at its Colossus Rare Earth Project in Brazil.

Astute Metals reports breakthrough lithium mineralisation at its Red Mountain Project in Nevada, with new high-grade zones and exceptional metallurgical leachability results paving the way for a maiden resource in 2025.

Renascor Resources has marked significant progress in its Purified Spherical Graphite (PSG) demonstration plant development, securing a site and completing initial production runs ahead of commissioning in late 2025.

Anax Metals has confirmed the success of its scaled-up bioleaching technology, achieving copper recoveries of up to 80% and zinc recoveries exceeding 90%, reinforcing its strategic position in Pilbara's base metals sector.

BluGlass Limited has unveiled significant advances in gallium nitride (GaN) laser technology at SPIE Photonics West, filing three US provisional patents and demonstrating a powerful integrated laser amplifier. These developments position the company at the forefront of quantum, aerospace, and biotech photonics innovation.

Petratherm Limited reports compelling high-grade titanium mineralisation at its Muckanippie Project, supported by successful drilling and mineralogical analyses. The company’s oversubscribed funding round strengthens its capacity for further exploration.

Pilbara Minerals reported a 14% drop in spodumene concentrate production for December Quarter FY25 amid operational shifts, yet revenue rose 3% driven by higher prices. The company advances its P1000 Project and secures approval to acquire Latin Resources, signaling growth ambitions.

Metals Australia Ltd reported robust progress in its December 2024 quarter, including a drilling permit award and a threefold land increase at its Lac Carheil Graphite Project, alongside advancing prefeasibility and metallurgical studies. Exploration success at Corvette River and Warrego East further underscores the company’s diversified critical minerals and gold portfolio.

Mineral Commodities Ltd reports steady progress on its Munglinup graphite project and secures A$2.4 million in convertible loans, while navigating operational setbacks and a conditional sale of its Skaland asset.

Galan Lithium has received US$3 million from Latam Resources, an affiliate of Chemphys, to fund ongoing operations at its Hombre Muerto West project, advancing its path toward production and an offtake prepayment facility expected in Q1 2025.

International Graphite advances its vision of a fully integrated graphite supply chain in Western Australia, securing significant government funding and delivering promising drilling and testwork results at its Springdale project.

Australian Silica Quartz Group reports promising gold intersections at Koolyanobbing Metals Project and progresses its Quartz Hill silica project with positive metallurgical results and strategic funding.