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CleanSpace's AGILE respirator has achieved AS/NZS 17420.2:2021 certification, paving the way for commercialisation in Australia and New Zealand alongside its recent European approval.

Diatreme Resources has unveiled a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate of 102.7 million tonnes of high-purity silica sand at its Casuarina deposit, lifting its total global resource base to 632.8 million tonnes. The deposit's proximity to existing infrastructure and high silica content underpin its development potential.

Calix’s Leilac unit has teamed up with Ambuja Cements to trial a commercial-scale carbon capture retrofit at the Sanghi plant, aiming to slash emissions and fuel costs without upfront capital.

Etherstack's North American arm has landed a US$0.83 million follow-on deal with Codan subsidiary Daniels Electronics, extending a major contract from late 2023. The revenue is expected to be recognised fully in FY26, reinforcing the company’s growth trajectory.

Critical Minerals Group (ASX: CMG) has secured $1.5 million through a discounted two-tranche placement to accelerate its vanadium electrolyte strategy, including feasibility studies and offtake negotiations.

Andromeda Metals has started commissioning its High Purity Alumina pilot plant, aiming to produce commercial-grade 4N HPA samples in the second half of 2026 for customer qualification. The pilot plant will also explore value from by-products like amorphous silica and gallium, adding potential upside to the project.

Viridis Mining hosted European Union Commissioner Jozef Síkela at its Colossus Rare Earth Project in Brazil, marking a key step in forging strategic critical minerals partnerships between Brazil and Europe.

Resolution Minerals has secured membership in the US Defense Industrial Base Consortium, opening doors to funding and collaboration that could accelerate its critical minerals projects in Idaho.

Amaero has fast-tracked the commissioning of its third advanced atomizer, expanding its US production capacity for refractory and titanium powders. The company completes a major capital plan on budget and prepares for a potential US IPO.

Power Minerals is advancing its Morro do Ferro Rare Earth Project in Brazil with a mineralogical program focused on high-value magnet rare earth elements, aiming to improve project economics and streamline development.

Fleetwood is divesting its RV arm Camec and shutting its Smithfield manufacturing site to sharpen focus on modular building. The moves will cost up to $24 million in FY26 restructuring charges and halt the final dividend.

The a2 Milk Company has clinched final Chinese regulatory approval to rebrand infant formula products under its flagship a2™ label, completing a pivotal acquisition step. The company plans to launch these products later in 2026 and is poised to declare a $300 million special dividend.