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Australian Strategic Materials reports a 70% surge in NdFeB alloy production, installs pilot heavy rare earth furnace, and progresses its acquisition by Energy Fuels with regulatory approvals underway.

Vection Technologies has reported its third straight quarter of positive operating cash flow, driven by a $30 million Defence order book and a surge in AI contracts worth $4 million across multiple sectors.

Hammer Metals has launched a new drilling phase at its Kalman Critical Metals Project while identifying fresh large-scale targets across its Mount Isa portfolio. Joint venture drilling at Bullrush and Isa Valley delivers promising copper and zinc results, complemented by a mining lease application at Orelia North in the Yandal gold belt.

Ragusa Minerals has taken a major step in its US expansion by acquiring a controlling stake in Pegasus Tel Inc. and its Purple Pansy Manganese-Gold Project, backed by high-grade assay results and fresh capital.

Catalina Resources has broadened its exploration footprint at Beasley Creek, unveiling multiple new copper-gold-silver targets along a key structural corridor and securing $180,000 in Western Australian government funding to kickstart drilling.

IperionX has transitioned its Virginia titanium operations to continuous 24/7 production, ramping proprietary HAMR™ titanium powder output to 4.2 metric tons in March and targeting 200 tons per annum by the end of 2026. Alongside manufacturing capacity expansions and strong U.S. Department of War backing, the company advances its critical minerals project in Tennessee.

Diatreme Resources reported a $745,000 net loss for FY 2025 but strengthened its financial footing through asset sales and an IPO stake. The company’s Northern Silica Project and Cyclone Zircon Project showed significant technical progress, while a major Cape Flattery asset sale aims to streamline operations and unlock funding.

Dreadnought Resources accelerated progress on gold and critical metals fronts in the March quarter, securing mining approvals, expanding its rare earth portfolio, and delivering high-grade drill results at key prospects.

Megado Minerals confirms robust copper and silver grades over 7km at its Iberian Copper Project and secures a five-year option for the high-grade Alpartir Silver-Copper-Antimony Project, positioning itself for a drilling campaign backed by Spanish government funding.

American Tungsten & Antimony Ltd (ASX: AT4) has joined the U.S. Defense Industrial Base Consortium, unlocking direct access to Department of War programs and funding opportunities for its antimony and tungsten projects. The company will leverage this to advance its U.S.-focused supply chain ambitions, highlighted by a critical minerals event in Utah this May.

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.