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Everest Metals has received $150,000 from the Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia to advance rubidium extraction at its Mt Edon project, aiming to establish Australia’s first commercial rubidium industry and reduce reliance on Chinese supply chains.

Sprintex Limited reported a 26% revenue increase for FY25 but also a 37% rise in net loss, as it accelerates global expansion through key distribution deals and manufacturing upgrades.

Critical Metals Corp has signed a multi-year letter of intent to supply rare earth concentrate from its Greenland project to Ucore Rare Metals’ US Department of Defense-backed processing facility, aiming to build a China-independent supply chain.

Ark Mines Ltd is fast-tracking its Sandy Mitchell rare earths project in Queensland, backed by a $4.5 million investment from the Queensland Investment Corporation and targeting production by late 2027.

MRG Metals has successfully raised over $500,000 through an entitlement offer, issuing new options to fund exploration in Mozambique while directors fully subscribed and plan further participation.

FMR Resources has awarded a drilling contract to Big Bear Drilling for a maiden 4,000-metre diamond drilling campaign targeting a large copper porphyry system in Chile’s Llahuin Project. The program aims to unlock the potential of four high-priority targets using advanced directional drilling techniques.

Critica Limited has dispatched an upgraded composite concentrate from its Jupiter Project to ANSTO for independent hydrometallurgical testing, aiming to produce a Mixed Rare Earth Carbonate (MREC). Complementary assessments by Minutech will help optimise processing routes and support upcoming feasibility studies.

Energy Transition Minerals Ltd has successfully raised $8 million through a heavily oversubscribed Share Purchase Plan, closing early due to strong shareholder demand. The funds will support the company’s critical minerals development strategy in Europe.

Ark Mines has landed a $4.5 million investment from Queensland’s Critical Minerals and Battery Technology Fund, accelerating development at its Sandy Mitchell rare earths project with production targeted for late 2027.

Enova Mining confirms significant rare earth mineralisation at its East Salinas Project in Brazil, with rock chip assays reaching up to 2.17% TREO and elevated NdPr oxide ratios. The company is poised to commence diamond drilling to test these promising targets.

Carnegie Clean Energy reported a $2.33 million net loss for FY2025 but made significant strides in commercialising its wave energy technologies, supported by new loans and a US subsidiary launch.

Resolution Minerals has successfully uplisted to the OTCQB Market in the U.S., enhancing access for American investors without issuing new shares. This move aligns with its strategy to tap into growing demand for critical minerals, particularly antimony.