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Cobalt Blue Holdings progresses its Kwinana Cobalt Refinery towards a Final Investment Decision while expanding into copper and base metals through the Halls Creek Project. The cobalt market faces a structural shift amid DRC export restrictions, supporting a strategic corporate rebrand and leadership changes.

Power Minerals Limited has taken a significant step in expanding its South American critical minerals portfolio by signing a binding option to acquire the high-grade Santa Anna Niobium Project in Brazil, supported by a strategic US$300,000 investment and a $1.3 million placement to fund exploration.

Noble Helium has postponed its Western margin drilling program and appointed Dennis Donald as Non-Executive Chairman, while actively pursuing refinancing and cost-saving measures to sustain its flagship North Rukwa Project.

Australian Gold and Copper Ltd reports strong assay results from its accelerated aircore drilling program at the Achilles Shear Zone, extending the known mineralisation footprint by at least 1.2 kilometres. With $15.7 million cash on hand, the company is poised for further exploration and resource definition.

Hawsons Iron Limited has completed key process optimisation activities, including promising dry grinding tests that suggest significant energy and cost savings. The company is finalising a Project Study and attracting new investor interest following recent industry engagements.

KALiNA Power has advanced its Canadian AI data centre power portfolio with strategic site sales, partnerships, and a $1.5 million capital raise to fund development milestones.

Ionic Rare Earths reports major strides in sustainable magnet recycling and heavy rare earth projects, backed by strategic partnerships and a sharp reduction in losses.

Piche Resources Limited reported a solid cash position for Q1 2025, underpinned by a significant AUD 9.14 million equity raise and a closing cash balance of AUD 5.8 million. Despite ongoing operating outflows, the company’s funding runway remains robust, offering a comfortable buffer for its exploration activities.

Boab Metals has executed a binding agreement to acquire the DeGrussa Processing Plant, significantly derisking its Sorby Hills Lead-Silver-Zinc Project and setting the stage for a Final Investment Decision in the second half of 2025.

Pilot Energy has significantly upgraded its WA-481P gas and oil prospective resources, completed a board renewal, and secured $7.4 million in capital, while progressing the acquisition of the Cliff Head Oil Joint Venture and attracting foreign investment interest in its carbon storage project.

Mont Royal Resources has announced a transformative merger with Commerce Resources, creating a dual-listed Canadian-focused critical metals company anchored by the Ashram Rare Earth and Fluorspar Deposit in Quebec.

Duxton Farms reported a strategic property acquisition in the Northern Territory alongside a $38 million sale of its Kentucky aggregation, navigating challenging weather and mixed commodity prices in Q3 FY2025.