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Victory Metals Limited has raised $4 million in a placement supported by top shareholders and company leadership, aiming to fast-track the Pre-Feasibility Study and development of its flagship North Stanmore Heavy Rare Earth Project in Western Australia.

Critica Limited has initiated bulk metallurgical testwork on a 400 kg sample from its Jupiter Deposit, aiming to refine rare earth element beneficiation and explore by-product opportunities. The project holds over 280,000 tonnes of heavy rare earth elements and faces new geopolitical dynamics following China’s export restrictions.

Viridis Mining and Minerals, through its joint venture Viridion, has delivered the first batch of high-purity rare earth oxides recycled from Brazilian magnets to Latin America’s only magnet manufacturer, marking a key step in establishing a domestic rare earth supply chain.

Ionic Rare Earths, through its Viridion joint venture, has delivered the first recycled rare earth oxides to Brazil’s CIT SENAI ITR, marking a key step toward a domestic magnet supply chain in South America.

Red Mountain Mining has visually confirmed an extensive antimony mineral system with stibnite veins stretching over 1km at its Armidale project in New South Wales, positioning the company to benefit from soaring antimony prices.

Rimfire Pacific Mining reports robust scandium assay results from its Currajong drilling program, reinforcing the project's potential amid tightening global supply due to Chinese export controls.

Critica Limited has secured drilling approvals and government funding to explore high-grade heavy rare earth elements at its Aurora and Juno satellite prospects near the flagship Jupiter deposit in Western Australia.

Global uranium enrichment leader Urenco has agreed to invest A$5 million in Australian technology developer Ubaryon, forming a strategic partnership that validates and accelerates a novel uranium enrichment process.

Nimy Resources has reported highly favourable mineralogy results from its Block 3 gallium discovery in Western Australia, setting the stage for critical metallurgical testing and maiden resource definition amid tightening global gallium supply.

RareX Limited has advanced its critical minerals portfolio with new tenements at Mt Mansbridge, high-grade gallium and scandium findings at Cummins Range, and a strategic consortium bid with Iluka Resources for Kenya’s Mrima Hill project.

Cadoux Limited has made significant progress in its High Purity Alumina and Minhub rare earth projects during Q1 2025, advancing engineering studies, securing key contracts, and strengthening ESG initiatives while preparing for commercialisation.

Australian Rare Earths Limited (ASX: AR3) has secured a $5 million government grant to advance its Koppamurra Rare Earths Project, confirmed promising uranium mineralisation at its Overland Project, and raised $3.6 million through a rights issue to accelerate development.