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Civmec Limited has expanded its order book to a record $1.5 billion, driven by new contracts including a major installation package at Iluka's Eneabba Rare Earths Refinery and a key construction role in Perth Park, Western Australia's flagship entertainment precinct.

Australia’s Treasurer has mandated six foreign shareholders to divest nearly 18% of Northern Minerals shares by early July, citing national security under the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Act. Northern Minerals supports the move as vital for aligning with Australia’s strategic interests and advancing its Browns Range rare earths project.

The Australian Treasurer has mandated the disposal of over 1.6 billion shares held by foreign entities in Northern Minerals, intensifying regulatory scrutiny of foreign ownership in this critical rare earths company.

Fortuna Metals has appointed mineral sands marketing veteran Ian Hind to lead its marketing strategy as it ramps up drilling at the Mkanda and Kampini rutile projects in Malawi, aiming to advance resource definition and commercial viability in 2026.

RareX Limited has advanced its rare earths ambitions by securing a key mining lease at Cummins Range, appointing a strategic board member, and raising $5 million to fund exploration and development.

PTR Minerals delivered standout assay results from its Rosewood Titanium Project, confirming extensive high-grade mineralisation and strong metallurgical performance, keeping its maiden JORC resource estimate on track for Q2 2026.

Bayan Mining and Minerals delivers strong rare earth assay results from its Desert Star project, advances permitting and drill planning at Bayan Springs South, and strengthens its leadership and strategic positioning.

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.

Iluka Resources scaled back mineral sands output in Q1 2026 amid operational idling and market caution, while capital expenditure on its Eneabba rare earths refinery hit $977 million with commissioning progressing.

Lindian Resources has locked in a US$11.6 million financing package from Malawi's NBS Bank, bolstering the Kangankunde Rare Earths Project with asset-backed and working capital facilities. This deal complements Lindian’s recent A$100 million placement and underscores its commitment to local partnerships.

Cadence Opportunities Fund weathered a sharp March selloff to deliver a robust 35.9% gain for the 2026 financial year so far, while announcing a fully franked interim dividend of 7.5 cents per share.

Megado Minerals Limited has secured A$1.65 million through a placement and director subscription to fund drilling and exploration at its Iberian Copper and Alpartir Silver-Copper projects in Northern Spain.