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Mount Ridley Mines has entered a Material Transfer Agreement with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory to explore rare earth element processing, marking a strategic move in critical minerals downstream development.

Bass Oil reported a 2% rise in November oil production alongside a new gas sales agreement with Origin Energy, setting the stage for first gas sales in 2026. Indonesian operations also advanced with production enhancements and upcoming drilling plans.

Impact Minerals’ associate Alluminous has teamed up with US battery innovator C4V to fast-track the commercialisation of its HiPurA® high purity alumina for advanced battery applications, marking a key step in its vertically integrated strategy.

Sarytogan Graphite Limited updates investors on its $5 million capital raising, highlighting regulatory approval delays but confirming near-term funding to advance its key graphite project.

Star Minerals Limited has requested an extension to its voluntary suspension on the ASX as it awaits a Supreme Court ruling on the appointment of its auditor, with a market update expected soon.

McLaren Minerals has acquired the Barossa mineral sands project from Iluka Resources, adding a high-grade zircon-rich asset to its portfolio. The project offers promising prospects near a tier-one mine with structured payments tied to development milestones.

Sparc Technologies has achieved a significant commercial milestone with its first sale of ecosparc®, a graphene-based additive for protective coatings, to an Asian coatings company following successful proof-of-concept testing.

Dubber Corporation has secured a significant five-year contract with a leading North American telecommunications provider to deliver Mobile Voice Recording and AI-driven conversation analytics, marking a pivotal expansion in its global footprint.

Range International’s subsidiary Re>Pal Indonesia has landed significant supply contracts with major FMCG players Yakult, FKS Food, and Mayora, marking a strong step in sustainable packaging solutions.

Calix Limited has landed a significant three-year contract with a major US agriculture company, potentially adding up to A$10 million in annual revenue starting early 2026.

Electro Optic Systems has secured a US$21 million order for its R400 Remote Weapon System from a North American customer, boosting its contract backlog to over A$400 million and setting the stage for strong revenue growth in 2026 and 2027.

Amaero Ltd has secured a A$4.6 million order from Titomic under their exclusive five-year agreement, marking a significant step in supplying critical refractory and titanium powders for defense applications.