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Arizona Lithium has unveiled a detailed, phased development plan for its Prairie Lithium Project, aiming to become North America’s first commercial lithium brine producer. The company targets initial production in 2025 with a modest capital outlay and scalable expansion strategy.

Renegade Exploration has revealed significant concentrations of critical defence metals germanium and gallium at its Andrew Deposit in Yukon, Canada, highlighting new strategic value in its zinc-lead-silver project. The discovery aligns with increased government interest in critical minerals infrastructure.

Biome Australia has partnered with the Food and Beverage Accelerator (FaBA) to jointly develop its promising BMB18 probiotic strain, leveraging $50 million in Australian government funding while retaining full IP ownership.

Biotron Limited reported a robust net cash inflow of $1.095 million for the December 2024 quarter, driven largely by government grants, supporting its operational stability despite ongoing R&D expenses.

Juno Minerals Limited reports steady progress on its Mount Mason hematite and Mount Ida lithium projects, securing government funding and revising logistics to streamline development. The company also raised $818,754 through a share placement, ending the quarter with $2.37 million in cash.

Felix Gold Limited is advancing plans for near-term antimony production at its historic Scrafford Mine in Alaska, backed by a recent $4.8 million capital raise and strategic positioning amid critical mineral shortages in the U.S.

Lincoln Minerals reports compelling Pre-Feasibility Study results for its Kookaburra Graphite Project, alongside strategic cost reductions and exploration progress in uranium and base metals on South Australia's Eyre Peninsula.

EQ Resources Limited reported a record quarterly tungsten concentrate production of 33,249 mtu, driven by operational excellence at its Saloro mine and strategic acquisitions including Tungsten Metals Group Ltd. Despite challenges at Mt Carbine due to low rainfall, the company secured significant funding and is poised for growth.

ActivEX Limited reported robust exploration progress in Q4 2024, highlighted by significant high-grade gold intercepts at Mt Hogan and the securing of a rare earth elements tenement at Doonkuna. The company maintains a cautious cash position supported by a substantial loan facility.

Peel Mining's December 2024 quarterly report reveals exceptional high-grade copper, gold, silver, lead, and zinc intercepts at Wagga Tank, highlighting significant potential for resource expansion within open-pittable depths. Concurrently, fieldwork advances at the Curnamona Project and a solid cash position underpin the company's growth trajectory.

Green Technology Metals (ASX: GT1) secures a Letter of Interest for up to C$100 million financing from Export Development Canada, underpinning its Seymour Lithium Project and advancing drilling and development across its Ontario lithium hubs.

Optiscan Imaging Ltd reported a productive December quarter, marked by key product developments, strategic partnerships, and a stronger cash position, setting the stage for growth in medical and veterinary imaging markets.