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Mont Royal Resources has partnered with Alta Resource Technologies to investigate a novel protein-based method for producing high-purity rare earth oxides from the Ashram Project, aiming to deepen its processing capabilities within North America’s critical minerals supply chain.

Elevate Uranium’s pilot plant for its U-pgrade™ beneficiation process has demonstrated an 88% mass rejection and uranium grade uplift from 89 ppm to 590 ppm at Marenica, validating historic bench-scale results and paving the way for a simpler acid leach process.

Energy Fuels has finalized its acquisition of Australian Strategic Materials, instantly expanding its rare earth metals and alloys production and advancing its integrated mine-to-magnet strategy.

PT ANTAM (ASX:ATM) posted a 6% increase in net sales to Rp62.71 trillion in the first half of 2026, driven by steady gold, nickel, and bauxite sales. Profit after tax surged 34% to Rp6.91 trillion, supported by improved margins and foreign exchange gains.

Castile Resources reveals a robust 2026 Scoping Study for its Rover 1 IOCG Project, projecting an 11-year underground mine life with five valuable metals driving strong economics and a staged development strategy.

4DMedical’s CT:VQ™ lung imaging technology secured FDA clearance and CMS reimbursement, driving rapid adoption in top US medical centres and expanding its addressable market to $3 billion with new clinical programs and European contracts.

Anson Resources' downstream partner JordProxa has produced lithium carbonate at 99.6% purity from its Green River project, exceeding the 99.5% industry benchmark for electric vehicle batteries. Independent SGS testing confirmed the quality, highlighting progress toward commercial lithium supply.

Lynas Rare Earths delivered a record A$977.9 million revenue and A$222.4 million net profit in FY26, underpinned by strong rare earth production, strategic supply agreements, and a 10-year Malaysian licence renewal.

Nex Metals and its Aboriginal partner WTAC have applied for a 100ha lease to build processing infrastructure for the Kookynie Tailings Project, while metallurgical tests show promising gold recovery rates and potential tungsten by-product.

Hawsons Iron Limited has closed its Share Purchase Plan raising $1.23 million through the issuance of 111.82 million shares at $0.011 each, accompanied by free attaching options. Directors contributed $90,000, reinforcing alignment with shareholders.

Westgold Resources outlines a $100 million brownfields expansion to raise Meekatharra processing capacity to 2.9Mtpa, aiming to add 47,000 ounces of annual gold production by FY28 and lift project NPV by up to $1.6 billion at spot gold prices.

Western Mines Group has reported strong Phase 5 assay results from its Mulga Tank Project, revealing broad nickel sulphide intersections with promising grades of nickel, cobalt, copper, and platinum group elements that support a hybrid mineral system.