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VHM Ltd has secured board approval to develop its Goschen Rare Earths and Mineral Sands Project at full capacity, signalling a strategic pivot to meet surging global demand for critical minerals.

Ardea Resources’ Kalgoorlie Nickel Project has been formally recognised in the Japan–US Critical Minerals Joint Fact Sheet, highlighting its strategic role in securing nickel and cobalt supply chains. This inclusion underscores growing international cooperation and significant funding commitments for the project’s development.

Viridis Mining and Minerals has raised AU$25 million through a heavily oversubscribed placement, bolstering its cash position to approximately AU$76 million as it advances the Colossus Rare Earth Project towards a Final Investment Decision in Q3 2026.

Viridis Mining’s Colossus Rare Earth Project has been selected for Brazil’s Climate and Ecological Transformation Investment Platform, enhancing its access to international capital ahead of a key investment decision.

Electro Optic Systems has locked in a $100 million secured loan facility to fuel growth and support its acquisition of MARSS, positioning the company for expansion in counter-drone technologies.

Ardea Resources’ subsidiary Kalgoorlie Nickel Pty Ltd has received conditional, non-binding letters of support from Export Finance Australia and the US Export-Import Bank for up to AUD 1 billion in financing for its Goongarrie Hub nickel-cobalt project.

Astron Limited has advanced its Donald Rare Earth and Mineral Sands Project with conditional senior debt support and ongoing financing discussions, targeting a final investment decision by the end of March 2026.

Northern Minerals has made significant strides in developing its Browns Range Heavy Rare Earths Project, securing substantial funding support from US and Australian agencies alongside a $60.5 million capital raise. Exploration success and engineering progress position the company for a Final Investment Decision by late 2026.

Latrobe Magnesium has resolved a critical manufacturing defect at its Demonstration Plant, enabling Magnesium Oxide production to resume, while securing key financial support for its commercial expansion plans.

Alpha HPA Limited reports strong progress on its HPA First Project Stage 2 construction and secures binding supply contracts for 2026 in the booming semiconductor sector, while launching a $225 million equity raise to fund expansion.

Arafura Rare Earths has raised A$481 million in equity funding and secured key government backing, advancing its Nolans Project towards a final investment decision in 2026.

Meteoric Resources has cleared a major regulatory hurdle with the approval of its Preliminary Environmental License for the Caldeira Rare Earths Project, enabling the company to progress towards construction and first production targeted for 2028. The company also commissioned its pilot plant, producing its first batches of rare earth carbonate.