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Energy Fuels Inc. reported a transformative 2024 with a major acquisition boosting its heavy mineral sands assets, a uranium production ramp-up at key US mines, and commercial rare earth oxide output from its White Mesa Mill.

Arafura Rare Earths has taken a decisive step forward on its Nolans Project, announcing a Final Investment Decision and securing over A$700 million in cash and term deposits as it prepares to start construction in September 2026.

Toubani Resources has pushed construction and exploration forward at its Kobada Gold Project in Mali, backed by a US$208 million funding package and high-grade drilling results that support an upcoming resource update.

Caravel Minerals has advanced its Caravel Copper Project DFS with a 48% increase in Proven Ore Reserves and secured $15 million in new royalty funding from Regal Royalty Fund, while extending key regulatory timelines.

BCI Minerals has reached 85% construction completion at its Mardie Salt Operation and Potash Project, with salt crystallisation commenced and 49,000 tonnes produced. The project remains fully funded and on budget, progressing towards first salt shipment in early 2027, weather permitting.

Quantum Graphite and Sunlands Pure have cleared a major regulatory hurdle with environmental approvals for their Al Buraimi graphite refinery in Oman, paving the way for large-scale production of high-purity graphite.

Atomic Eagle Limited has obtained crucial environmental and social approvals for its Muntanga Uranium Project in Zambia, significantly reducing permitting risk and positioning the project as development-ready while maintaining focus on resource expansion.

Norfolk Metals plans a game-changing acquisition of the Ciclón Copper Project in Chile, backed by a $100 million capital raise and top-tier board appointments.

The Primary Court of Ibra in Oman has dismissed all substantive legal claims against Alara Resources' joint venture, affirming the validity of permits and licences for the Al Wash-hi Majaza mine and allowing operations to continue unimpeded.

Aerometrex has landed a A$1.5 million contract with the NSW Government to supply aerial imagery and spatial data via its MetroMap platform over three years, reinforcing its foothold in government geospatial services.

Simble Solutions has launched a strategic collaboration with Macquarie University to accelerate development of its exclusive zinc oxide nanosensor technology, targeting e-skin applications and integration into its IoT platforms.

Evolution Energy Minerals (ASX:EV1) is set to start drilling at its Chikundo Copper Project in June 2026 despite assay delays, while progressing the Chilalo Graphite Project towards first production in October 2027 with a modular development plan and clear funding milestones.