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Archer Materials is progressing toward demonstrating a working qubit this year while scaling quantum device fabrication from lab prototypes to wafer-scale manufacturing using semiconductor industry standards.

AML3D has installed its first portable ARCEMY additive manufacturing system at the US Navy's Additive Manufacturing Centre of Excellence, marking a milestone in its partnership with Austal USA and expanding its footprint in military-grade 3D printing.

AML3D has successfully commissioned a large-scale ARCEMY X 6700 metal 3D printer at US defence supplier FasTech, completing a $1.7 million order and signalling a strategic expansion in the US industrial manufacturing market.

Pioneer Minerals has reported outstanding gallium assay results at its Springfield Prospect in Idaho, revealing a new critical mineral dimension alongside tungsten and precious metals. This discovery positions the North Pine Project as a strategically significant multi-commodity critical minerals hub aligned with US supply chain priorities.

AML3D has landed a AU$2.61 million contract to produce critical submarine components for the US Navy using its advanced 3D metal printing technology, marking a significant step in its US defence expansion.

Lynas Rare Earths has inked a binding Letter of Intent with the US Department of War to supply critical rare earth oxides over four years, backed by a US$96 million government allocation and a US$110/kg floor price for NdPr oxide.

Critical Resources Limited has secured a strategic position within the US Centre for Solid-State Electric Power Storage, accelerating its evaluation and development of safer, higher-performance solid-state lithium-ion batteries.

New Frontier Minerals has completed the Stage 1 earn-in to secure an 85% interest in a pivotal tenement at its Harts Range Heavy Rare Earths Project, positioning the company strongly ahead of imminent assay results.

AML3D Limited has reported a remarkable 360% increase in customer receipts for the December 2025 quarter, driven by strong demand from the US defence sector and a robust order book of A$16.5 million for FY26. The company is accelerating its US scale-up strategy while expanding into UK and European defence markets.

West Cobar Metals has announced a significant inferred gallium resource of 263 million tonnes at its Salazar Critical Minerals Project in Western Australia, highlighting the strategic importance of gallium amid global supply constraints.

Altech Batteries has refreshed its board and launched a strategic reset aimed at accelerating the commercial rollout of its advanced CERENERGY and Silumina Anodes™ battery technologies.

Aquirian Limited is accelerating its growth trajectory through strategic joint ventures and a major expansion of its Wubin facility, aiming to reshape the mining services landscape with advanced drill and blast technologies.