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ASF Group Limited closed December 2025 with $1.91 million in cash and nearly four quarters of funding runway, while progressing key investments in mining, technology, and biotech sectors.

Strategic Elements Ltd’s subsidiary Stealth Technologies has secured its inaugural commercial pilot deployment of the EdgeiQ system at an underground gold mine in Western Australia, marking a significant milestone in the technology’s commercialisation journey.

Iluka Resources reported a strong finish to 2025 with record zircon and rutile production, while advancing its Eneabba rare earth refinery and navigating softer zircon prices amid cautious 2026 guidance.

Strategic Elements Ltd reports steady progress in its cutting-edge ventures across automation, AI, and material science, supported by a strong cash position and government-backed innovation incentives.

Austin Metals has launched Phase 1 exploration at its Austin Gold Project, using high-resolution drone imagery and detailed field mapping to refine drill targets focused on BIF-related mineralisation.

Venari Minerals reports significant metallurgical improvements at its Red Mountain Lithium Project in Nevada, achieving a 46.2% lithium grade upgrade and enhanced recovery through innovative pre-soaking techniques. The company also engages expert consultants to refine processing ahead of a maiden resource estimate.

Albright Metals has completed a key diamond drilling program at its Golden Pike Project in Canada and initiated antimony drilling at Bond Road, supported by a successful $1.98 million capital raise.

RPMGlobal has secured a crucial Foreign Investment Review Board approval for its proposed acquisition by Caterpillar, marking a significant step forward in the takeover process.

RocketDNA’s December quarter saw a robust 32% revenue jump, underpinned by new contracts with mining giants BHP and Anglo American, signalling strong momentum for 2026.

Everest Metals Corporation, in partnership with Edith Cowan University, has won a $490,500 grant to accelerate its innovative rubidium extraction technology at the Mt Edon project, positioning Australia to establish its first sovereign rubidium supply.

Talga Group reports significant high-grade gallium and other critical elements from surface sampling at its Aero Project in Sweden, highlighting the site's growing strategic importance amid rising global demand for technology metals.

The Foreign Investment Review Board has extended its deadline to assess Caterpillar’s proposed acquisition of RPMGlobal, pushing the decision to 23 January 2026. This procedural extension keeps the deal on track but leaves some questions open for shareholders.