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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.

OD6 Metals has revealed exceptional channel sampling results from its Horseshoe Prospect within the Quinn Fluorspar Project, confirming extensive ultra-high-grade fluorspar mineralisation with grades peaking at 82% CaF2. These findings underscore the project's potential for direct shipping ore and acid-grade fluorspar production.

Hazer Group and KBR have completed a commercial-scale Process Design Package for a 30,000 tonnes per annum hydrogen plant, marking a key step toward industrial deployment of methane pyrolysis technology.

Resolution Minerals has produced a high-purity antimony trioxide intermediate from its Antimony Ridge project using conventional pyrometallurgy, while hydrometallurgical tests progress. The project benefits from US FAST-41 permitting, aiming to establish a local processing hub for critical metals in Idaho.

Resolution Minerals Ltd reports significant 3D modelling results at its Antimony Ridge Mine Project in Idaho, revealing over 100 high-grade antimony-silver veins over a large area. The project has secured FAST-41 status to accelerate permitting and development.

Resolution Minerals Ltd has secured FAST-41 status for its Antimony Ridge project in Idaho, a designation expected to accelerate permitting and development of this critical minerals asset. The move supports the company's integrated U.S. strategy for antimony, tungsten, and gold, enhancing investor visibility and strategic engagement.

Japan Fluorite Corporation has completed its second $5 million tranche investment in the Speewah Fluorite Project, advancing the feasibility study for Australia's first acidgrade fluorspar operation.

6K Additive has landed a $1.1 million order for its Nickel 718 superalloy powder from a major OEM, underscoring rising demand for advanced metal powders in additive manufacturing across key industries.

Sparc Technologies has formalised a collaboration with HydroGraph Clean Power to test and potentially commercialise graphene-enhanced additives for protective coatings, aiming to revolutionise corrosion protection.

Group 6 Metals has extended its offtake agreement with global trader Traxys, locking in a multi-year supply of tungsten concentrate valued at US$1.75 billion. This deal strengthens G6M’s market access amid growing demand for critical minerals.

McLaren Minerals has identified a vast 54-kilometre zircon-rich mineral sands system with promising rare earth element potential at its Barossa Project in South Australia’s Eucla Basin. Historical data and geological reinterpretation reveal multiple mineralised centres, setting the stage for further exploration.

Energy Technologies Limited, via its subsidiary Cogenic, has acquired Maradin Ltd’s laser optical engineering IP portfolio, positioning itself at the forefront of laser projection technology for AR, VR, and defence applications.