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ioneer Ltd has raised approximately US$50.4 million through an institutional placement to fund the advancement of its Rhyolite Ridge lithium-boron project in Nevada towards a Final Investment Decision in the second half of 2026. The capital injection supports project readiness, environmental permitting, and early works for this strategically significant US critical minerals asset.

Ioneer Ltd has raised US$50 million through a share placement to accelerate development of its Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project, positioning itself as a key U.S. supplier of critical minerals.

BluGlass Limited has extended its contract with the U.S. Department of War by A$1.05 million and appointed a refreshed Board to accelerate its commercial growth in visible laser technology. The company is advancing its GaN laser portfolio amid a US$100 million project pipeline and ongoing R&D investments.

Energy Transition Minerals signals the end of its strategic partnership with Shenghe, seeking ASX approval to lapse the Top-Up Right tied to their 2016 agreement. This marks a pivotal change as ETM diversifies beyond its Greenland rare earths project.

Alma Metals has reported its most extensive and highest-grade copper intersections to date from the Briggs Copper JV Project, prompting a swift move to prefeasibility studies. The company also strengthened its balance sheet with a $2.1 million capital raise.

Critica Limited has confirmed repeatable high-grade rare earth product quality at its Jupiter Project, delivering an 86% TREO concentrate and demonstrating gallium by-product potential. The company also secured an oversubscribed $8 million placement to fund pilot operations and a scoping study.

IperionX has completed commissioning of its titanium powder and component manufacturing facilities, setting the stage for a major production scale-up backed by US Department of War funding. The company is progressing commercial contracts and advancing its critical minerals project in Tennessee.

Audio Pixels has validated a major technical milestone for its digital MEMS speaker array and raised $1.25 million through convertible notes, while securing a $6 million funding commitment to support ongoing development amid continued ASX trading suspension.

Artrya Limited has converted three US foundation partners into commercial customers, generating its first fee-per-scan revenues, while progressing FDA clearance for its Salix Coronary Flow module and expanding its clinical study network.

Adheris Health reported a sharp decline in Q2 FY26 revenue but is pushing ahead with leadership changes, cost cuts, and a new digital platform to reshape its future.

Impact Minerals reports significant advancements in its High Purity Alumina projects, a strategic collaboration with US battery innovator C4V, and renewed exploration activities in NSW’s Broken Hill region.

Green Technology Metals (ASX, GT1) has made significant strides in its Seymour Lithium Project with a successful $4.5 million capital raise, appointment of Altris Engineering for DFS completion, and a 45% reduction in project footprint. These developments come as lithium prices surge, positioning GT1 to become Ontario’s first lithium producer.