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Nanoveu Limited has secured exclusive evaluation rights to four cutting-edge autonomous drone navigation technologies from Nanyang Technological University, aiming to advance GPS-free multi-drone coordination and endurance.

Medallion Metals has secured a US$50 million loan and a copper-gold concentrate offtake agreement with Trafigura, enabling the Final Investment Decision for the Ravensthorpe Gold Project. Development is set to begin pending completion of the Forrestania acquisition.

Lincoln Minerals is sharpening its focus on copper exploration with a renewed push at its Minbrie Project and new collaborations targeting base metals and graphite markets.

Contact Energy has successfully completed a NZ$450 million placement as part of a NZ$525 million equity raise, supported by both existing and new international investors. The company now opens a NZ$75 million retail offer to eligible shareholders, marking a significant capital expansion.

Li-S Energy has received the first $1.9 million tranche of a $7.8 million ARENA grant and appointed Hatch to lead a feasibility study for scaling up its lithium-sulfur battery manufacturing to 1 GWh capacity.

Black Canyon Limited (ASX, BCA) has unveiled promising exploration results and positive scoping studies for its manganese and iron projects in Western Australia, positioning itself as a key emerging developer in the sector.

Alligator Energy is progressing its Samphire Uranium Project in South Australia into trial production, supported by strong project economics and promising exploration potential. The company targets first uranium production by 2030/31 while derisking operations through a Field Recovery Trial.

Deterra Royalties Limited has reported a record half-year net profit after tax of A$87.2 million, driven by strong revenue growth from its core Mining Area C royalty and successful divestment of non-core assets. The company also declared a higher fully franked interim dividend and advanced its Thacker Pass lithium project in Nevada.

Black Bear Minerals has confirmed all major permits for its Shafter Silver Project in Texas, clearing a critical hurdle for a near-term restart amid strong silver market dynamics and U.S. strategic support.

HyTerra Limited is gearing up for a critical production test at its McCoy-1 well in Kansas, aiming to validate hydrogen and helium flow rates and reservoir performance. This test marks a pivotal step in advancing the company’s strategic plan to commercialise geologic hydrogen resources.

Perpetual Resources has reported exceptional high-grade Caesium and Lithium assay results from surface channel sampling at its Morro Grande prospect in Brazil’s Lithium Valley, confirming a highly evolved critical minerals system. These findings pave the way for refined drill targeting and extensive trenching ahead.

Black Cat Syndicate’s latest drilling at Mt Clement confirms strong, high-grade antimony mineralisation extending beyond current resources, advancing the project towards a pivotal economic study.