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Australian Rare Earths Limited (AR3) has obtained South Australian Government approval to expand its Overland Uranium Project, gaining rights over an additional ~1,000km² and greenlighting immediate drilling on high-potential targets.

Vection Technologies secures a $4 million extension on a defence contract, reinforcing its position in AI-driven national security solutions and deepening its partnership with Dell Technologies.

Vanadium Resources Limited (ASX: VR8) has voluntarily suspended trading of its shares pending a significant announcement on funding arrangements, signaling a pivotal moment for the company’s financial trajectory.

Green Technology Metals (GT1) is progressing its lithium conversion facility in Ontario, with pilot testing underway and a pre-feasibility study due in April 2025. The project aims to establish Ontario's first vertically integrated lithium concentrates and chemicals business, leveraging a strategic partnership with EcoPro.

Cyprium Metals has significantly upgraded the mineral resource estimate for its Maroochydore Copper-Cobalt Project, revealing a large, near-surface copper sulphide system with 1.6 million tonnes of contained copper. This positions Maroochydore as a promising medium-term expansion opportunity alongside the nearby Nifty Copper Complex.

Meteoric Resources reports exceptional rare earth element grades and enriched magnetic rare earth oxides at its Agostinho Prospect in Brazil, signaling a potential expansion of its Caldeira Project resource base.

James Bay Minerals reports standout Phase 1 drilling results at its Independence Project in Nevada, revealing gold grades more than double previous estimates and a significant 520m mineralisation extension. The company is gearing up for a promising Phase 2 drill campaign in 2025 targeting high-grade zones at Rebel Peak.

Evion Group has successfully raised $1.33 million through a rights issue, positioning itself to accelerate production at its Panthera JV in India. The company also announced a bonus options offer to reward shareholders and support future expansion.

Aurumin Limited announces a significant 33% increase in its Plum Pudding gold resource at the Central Sandstone Project, supported by encouraging recent drilling results that reinforce the project's potential for future gold production.

Magnum Mining and Exploration Limited has announced a pro-rata non-renounceable entitlement offer to raise up to $1.94 million, aiming to fund exploration at its Palmares and Buena Vista projects. The offer includes new shares and free options, presenting both opportunity and dilution risks for shareholders.

Westar Resources has secured heritage approvals and is set to begin a targeted RC drilling program at the Mindoolah Gold Mining Centre, aiming to unlock high-grade gold deposits beneath historic workings. Following this, drilling will focus on a compelling geophysical anomaly at the Mageye Prospect.

Amcor delivered steady volume and earnings growth in Q2 FY25, reaffirming its full-year guidance while progressing its transformative merger with Berry Global.