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Pure Resources has deepened its partnership with Rice University to develop carbon nanotube fibre thermal management technology aimed at AI and defence markets, leveraging its Garnet Hills graphite for a vertically integrated IP pipeline.

VHM Limited has ditched its Shenghe Resources offtake agreement to broaden market options and approved a direct jump to full-scale 5Mtpa development at its Goschen Rare Earths and Mineral Sands Project. Key regulatory approvals and a major drilling campaign underpin progress towards a mid-2026 Final Investment Decision and production slated for late 2027.

Infinity Mining has broadened its alliance with Orivium Global to integrate e-Waste processing with ore recovery at its Cangai project, aiming for near-term revenue via a capital-light plant design.

Pioneer Minerals has secured US Forest Service approval to reopen the Springfield Mine access road, a move that cuts capital expenditure and boosts exploration momentum at the North Pine Project in Idaho.

QEM Limited is set to acquire two past-producing critical mineral projects in Idaho, backed by a $2.645 million placement. The move aligns with US efforts to secure domestic supplies of fluorspar, tungsten, and niobium amid global supply chain vulnerabilities.

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.

ReadCloud Limited posted a record $5.2 million in quarterly cash receipts for Q2 FY26, driven by surging demand in its school-focused ReadCloudVET and eBooks divisions. The company now serves 440 schools and is on track to meet its FY26 financial targets without raising capital.

Metallium Limited has marked a pivotal quarter with over 40 Flash Joule Heating campaigns completed and a strategic capital raise boosting cash reserves to A$82 million. The company is gearing up for multi-reactor operation at its Texas campus, underpinned by long-term agreements with Indium Corporation and Glencore.

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.

Strategic Energy Resources Limited (ASX: SER) has requested an immediate voluntary suspension of its securities on the ASX ahead of a Supreme Court hearing concerning the appointment of its auditors. The suspension will remain until the company releases an announcement expected before market open on 14 April 2026.

Red Mountain Mining Ltd is set to recommence exploration at its US antimony projects following winter, supported by US government initiatives and strengthened by a new advisory appointment. The company plans systematic geological mapping and sampling across multiple projects, aiming to advance towards drill testing and resource definition.

Alicanto Minerals has obtained an A$18.1 million non-dilutive funding package from Stria Lithium, including cash and equity, to support resource expansion at the Mt Henry Gold Project, where diamond drilling is currently underway.