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Sovereign Metals has delivered a definitive feasibility study (DFS) for its Kasiya Rutile-Graphite Project in Malawi, revealing robust economics, a 25-year mine life, and the potential to become the world’s largest producer of natural rutile and flake graphite, both critical minerals for Western supply chains.

Omnia Metals has made a decisive entry into the US critical minerals market by acquiring the Stibnite Ridge antimony and silver project and staking the Radix rare earth and gallium project in Montana, backed by a $1.5 million capital raise.

Finbar has completed settlement on a prime West Leederville site and lodged a development application for a $230 million mixed-use project featuring 240 apartments and commercial space, aiming for earnings impact in FY2029/FY2030.

Central Petroleum has secured a binding gas sales agreement with the Northern Territory Government, underpinning two new Palm Valley wells that could lift production capacity by around 40%. The deal replaces a prior arrangement and is supported by an expanded loan facility.

Element 25 has secured $18 million through a share placement to fund the expansion of its Butcherbird Manganese Project, aiming to increase output to 1.1 million tonnes annually and support its US battery-grade manganese facility.

Diatreme Resources is consolidating its Far North Queensland silica assets by selling the Cape Flattery Silica Project to its joint venture with Sibelco, securing $7.4 million in fresh capital and streamlining project ownership ahead of key development milestones.

Amaero Ltd (ASX:3DA) has signed a Master Purchasing Agreement worth A$7.8 million for titanium alloy powders, underpinning plans to double production in FY2027 amid strong demand across multiple sectors.

Aguia Resources’ Brazilian subsidiary has achieved a key regulatory milestone with official fertiliser registration, enabling commercial sales of its PAMPAFOS phosphate product in Brazil’s large agricultural market.

Prairie Lithium has secured a binding offtake agreement with Hydro Lithium for 100% of its Phase 1 lithium carbonate production, alongside a strategic AU$10 million equipment collaboration. This deal marks a significant milestone for Prairie’s Saskatchewan project, targeting first production in late 2026.

Lotus Resources has achieved a key milestone with Orano Chimie-Enrichissement accepting its Kayelekera uranium concentrate, paving the way for first uranium exports in the second quarter of 2026.

Patrys Limited is advancing a proprietary injectable formulation of quetiapine aimed at the large and underserved delirium treatment market, leveraging an accelerated FDA approval pathway and extensive existing safety data.

Blue Star Helium has successfully raised A$10 million through an oversubscribed placement, positioning itself to accelerate production at its Galactica and Pegasus helium projects.