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Volt Resources has made significant strides in its US graphite refinery project and secured major funding for its Bunyu Graphite Mine in Tanzania, positioning itself strongly in the critical minerals sector.

5E Advanced Materials has filed a Form S-1 registration with the SEC to raise up to $30 million through a common stock offering, aiming to advance its Fort Cady boron and lithium project. The capital raise is critical as the company navigates development milestones and financial challenges.

Equus Energy has launched on the ASX with full ownership of the Equus Gas Project, backed by a $46 million conditional funding and gas sales agreement with Alcoa. The project aims to supply a significant new gas source for Western Australia’s LNG and domestic markets.

Clean TeQ Water has landed a $665,160 engineering contract with Sunrise Energy Metals to update key designs for the Syerston Scandium Project, supporting a crucial investment decision.

Canyon Resources advances steadily on its Minim Martap Bauxite Project with mining operations set to begin in February 2026 and a strong equity raise underpinning development.

Brazilian Critical Minerals has reported significant progress at its Ema rare earths project, producing a high-grade rare earth carbonate rich in critical magnet metals and advancing key drilling, permitting, and feasibility milestones.

Core Lithium has unveiled an optimised mine plan for its Grants deposit that promises earlier ore production and a $35-45 million reduction in pre-production capital. The company also reported a significant increase in its Finniss Project Ore Reserve and is advancing towards a Final Investment Decision amid improved lithium market conditions.

Brightstar Resources has cleared key hurdles at its Laverton Mill site and is advancing construction of a new 1.5Mtpa processing plant, targeting a final investment decision in March 2026. With mining approvals secured and debt financing progressing, the company aims to boost production towards 200,000 ounces per annum by 2029.

Ausgold Limited has delivered an updated Definitive Feasibility Study for its Katanning Gold Project, revealing increased gold production and enhanced financial returns, supported by a $90 million capital raise to accelerate development.

Boab Metals is set to accelerate construction at its fully funded Sorby Hills Silver-Lead Project in 2026, capitalising on silver prices currently three times higher than previous assumptions. The company aims for first concentrate production by mid-2027, supported by strategic drilling and corporate milestones.

Rox Resources has ramped up underground mining and advanced processing plant development at its Youanmi Gold Project, signalling a strong push towards production in 2026. Key infrastructure expansions and strategic hires underpin the company’s growth ambitions.

Hydrix Limited’s subsidiary has landed a significant A$2.5 million contract to develop SynCardia’s next-generation fully implantable Total Artificial Heart, marking a major step in advanced cardiovascular technology.