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Pioneer Minerals has submitted a crucial Plan of Operations to the US Forest Service, paving the way for drilling at its Springfield Prospect in Idaho. The program targets tungsten, gold, and gallium mineralisation, marking a significant step toward project development.

West Cobar Metals (ASX: WC1) is progressing its U.S.-focused critical minerals strategy by formally engaging with U.S. government funding programs and partnering with Washington D.C.-based advisor GreenMet. The company’s Australian projects contain key minerals aligned with U.S. supply chain priorities, while it evaluates potential U.S. acquisitions to expand its footprint.

Jindalee Lithium Limited's US subsidiary, HiTech Minerals, has signed a binding agreement with Constellation Acquisition Corp I to form US Elemental Inc., a NASDAQ-listed company holding the McDermitt Lithium Project. The transaction values the new entity at approximately US$571 million enterprise value, with Jindalee retaining majority ownership.

Locksley Resources has initiated a four-hole diamond drilling program at its El Campo Rare Earth Element Prospect within the Mojave Project, aiming to test high-grade mineralisation continuity near a major US REE mine.

Pioneer Minerals has signed a non-binding MOU with Mineral Technologies USA to collaborate on tungsten beneficiation and gallium recovery at its Springfield Project in Idaho, aiming to support US critical mineral supply chains and progress towards potential near-term production.

Pioneer Minerals has reported outstanding gallium assay results at its Springfield Prospect in Idaho, revealing a new critical mineral dimension alongside tungsten and precious metals. This discovery positions the North Pine Project as a strategically significant multi-commodity critical minerals hub aligned with US supply chain priorities.

Western Ridge Resources has received regulatory approval to commence drilling at its historic Keystone Project, marking the first major exploration in over eight decades. The fully funded program aims to unlock new high-grade silver extensions and test multiple promising targets.

Medibank Private Limited reported a 6% rise in operating profit for the half-year ended December 2025, despite an 11% drop in net profit after tax amid ongoing cybercrime-related costs and legal challenges. The company also raised its interim dividend by 6.4%, signalling confidence in its capital position and growth strategy.

Emyria has secured expanded funding from Medibank to support its Treatment-Resistant Depression and PTSD programs at a new clinic in Victoria, marking a significant step in its national mental health care rollout.

TechGen Metals has acquired 100% of the Mt Boggola East copper-gold-silver project in Western Australia, adding a key tenement adjacent to its existing holdings. Historic drilling highlights significant high-grade copper mineralisation, setting the stage for imminent exploration.

Ionic Rare Earths’ UK subsidiary has received a £12 million capital grant offer from the UK Government to develop a pioneering rare earth magnet recycling facility in Belfast, aiming to bolster the UK’s sustainable supply chain for critical minerals.

Hazer Group advances its methane pyrolysis technology commercialization with a landmark alliance deal, extended partnerships, and a strengthened cash position, positioning itself at the forefront of low-carbon hydrogen and steelmaking solutions.