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Nova Minerals supports the permit application for the West Susitna Access Road, a vital infrastructure project set to enhance mining access and economic growth in Alaska’s resource-rich region.

WhiteHawk Limited has completed a A$2 million share placement aimed at advancing its AI and machine learning automation capabilities and supporting new US cyber governance contracts.

Green Technology Metals (ASX – GT1) announces a significant maiden Rubidium Mineral Resource at its Seymour Project in Ontario, positioning the company at the forefront of critical minerals supply with a valuable by-product alongside lithium.

IperionX has successfully commissioned its Virginia titanium manufacturing campus, secured a substantial U.S. Department of Defense contract, and raised $46 million to fast-track production expansion through 2030.

IperionX has secured A$70 million through a share placement to fast-track expansion of its titanium production capacity in the U.S., aligning closely with Department of Defense priorities.

Nova Minerals has launched its 2025 drilling campaign at the high-grade RPM deposit in Alaska, deploying multiple rigs to test resource extensions and new targets. Early geological observations suggest significant potential, with assay results awaited in the coming months.

Australian Rare Earths Limited (ASX, AR3) reports strong progress in rare earth recovery and uranium exploration, alongside a successful capital raise and strategic U.S. government registrations.

Victory Metals has secured critical U.S. federal government approval, enabling direct engagement with the Department of Defence and access to substantial funding to advance its heavy rare earths project in Western Australia.

MTM Critical Metals has appointed Gregory L. Bowman, a seasoned U.S. defense and industrial strategy expert, to the advisory board of its U.S. subsidiary Flash Metals USA, aiming to accelerate its critical metals refining technology and deepen ties with U.S. government stakeholders.

Infini Resources’ Phase 1 drilling at Portland Creek confirms promising uranium pathfinders and hydrothermal alteration, setting the stage for a targeted Phase 2 program in Q3 2025.

Lithium Universe Limited has successfully raised $600,000 through the first tranche of its share placement, advancing its green lithium refinery ambitions in North America. A second tranche worth $1.1 million awaits shareholder approval, underpinning the company’s strategic growth plans.

Civmec Limited has agreed to acquire Luerssen Australia for AUD 20 million, a move set to consolidate its position as a sovereign Australian shipbuilder and enhance its capabilities in naval vessel production.