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Altech Batteries has successfully completed rigorous destructive safety tests on its Sodium-Nickel-Chloride battery technology, demonstrating exceptional resilience and intrinsic safety under extreme conditions.

Argosy Minerals has made significant strides in developing its Rincon Lithium Project in Argentina, securing a critical 40MW energy infrastructure agreement and completing a $2 million placement to support ongoing feasibility and engineering works.

Brazilian Critical Minerals has reported exceptional results from its in-situ recovery trials at the Ema rare earth project, achieving rare earth concentrations far exceeding in-situ grades and securing strong local government backing.

Northern Minerals Limited (ASX – NTU) has launched a $60.5 million equity placement to fund the development of its Browns Range Heavy Rare Earths Project in Western Australia, supported by strategic partnerships and conditional debt backing from Australian and US government agencies.

Northern Minerals has raised $60.5 million through a heavily oversubscribed placement to advance its Browns Range Heavy Rare Earths Project, positioning itself as a key supplier of critical minerals essential for clean energy and defense technologies.

Firebird Metals has appointed industry veteran Ron Mitchell as CEO, signaling a strategic push in lithium and manganese battery materials development. The leadership reshuffle also sees Evan Cranston become Executive Chairman, while Peter Allen transitions to a consulting role.

Encounter Resources has extended high-grade niobium and rare earth element mineralisation over 1km east of its initial Green deposit resource, confirming the scale of this critical minerals system in Western Australia.

Pilbara Minerals has delivered a robust start to FY26, boosting lithium production and revenue while cutting unit costs at its Pilgangoora operation. The company also advances key growth projects amid a volatile lithium market.

Black Canyon Limited reports robust September quarter progress at its Wandanya manganese and iron project, revealing extensive high-grade mineralisation and securing $10 million to accelerate development.

St George Mining’s latest diamond drilling results at the Araxá Project confirm a significant westward extension of high-grade rare earth and niobium mineralisation, reinforcing the potential for a major resource upgrade.

Genesis Energy reported a robust start to FY26, boosted by strong hydro generation and strategic digital investments, setting a positive tone for the year ahead.

Element 25 has appointed Altris Engineering to lead the AU$64.8 million expansion of its Butcherbird manganese mine, a move that underpins its strategy to supply high-purity battery materials to the US electric vehicle market.