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Critica Limited has achieved a significant breakthrough at its Jupiter Rare Earth Project, lifting magnet rare earth recovery to approximately 81% and total rare earth oxide recovery to around 71% through pilot plant optimisation. This advance strengthens the foundation for its ongoing scoping study and downstream processing plans.

Janus Electric has locked in two California HVIP vouchers worth US$112,500 each for its initial US vehicle conversions, validating its tech under a key decarbonisation program. It also inked a non-binding MOU with Energy One to explore battery swap and charging infrastructure for Class 8 freight trucks across North America.

Hastings Technology Metals has secured a critical supply of African monazite concentrate to fuel its newly acquired hydromet plant in Thailand, aiming to start production by Q4 2026. This move positions Hastings closer to generating operational cash flow while expanding rare earths supply capacity.

Bayan Mining and Minerals has locked in a reverse circulation drill rig with Alaska Midnight Sun Drilling for its first-ever drilling at the Desert Star rare earth project in California, targeting up to 1,000 metres from June 2026. The fully permitted program aims to test high-grade surface mineralisation and geophysical targets near the Mountain Pass mine.

Locksley Resources has initiated a four-hole diamond drilling program at its El Campo Rare Earth Element Prospect within the Mojave Project, aiming to test high-grade mineralisation continuity near a major US REE mine.

Kingsland Minerals has announced breakthrough metallurgical test results from its Leliyn Graphite Project, revealing gallium recoveries up to 94%. The critical metal’s extraction potential could enhance project economics, with plans to establish a maiden gallium JORC Resource in 2026.

Bayan Mining and Minerals Limited has verified key rare earth element minerals at its Desert Star project in California, confirming a phosphate-rich hard-rock system dominated by light rare earth elements. The company is advancing towards its maiden drill program following regulatory approvals.

Resolution Minerals Ltd has secured FAST-41 status for its Antimony Ridge project in Idaho, a designation expected to accelerate permitting and development of this critical minerals asset. The move supports the company's integrated U.S. strategy for antimony, tungsten, and gold, enhancing investor visibility and strategic engagement.

G50 Corp Limited reports encouraging metallurgical test results from its Golconda Project in Arizona, demonstrating the ability to concentrate gallium using established, cost-effective processing techniques. The findings support the potential for a strategic domestic gallium supply integrated with precious metals production.

Delta Lithium has issued a formal correction disputing a $93 billion in-ground valuation of rubidium at its Mt Ida project reported by the Australian Financial Review, citing JORC Code compliance. The company urges investors to disregard the figure and requests resumption of trading.

The Environmental Group’s TAPC division has secured a significant A$9 million contract to supply emissions control technology for a key rare earth project in Angola, marking a strategic move into the critical minerals sector.

X2M Connect has inked a binding agreement to deploy its Smart Energy solution across a 1,000-lot residential estate in Victoria, unlocking a potential $2 million revenue opportunity and setting the stage for broader expansion.