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Australian Strategic Materials (ASM) held concurrent shareholder and optionholder meetings on 12 August 2026, approving the proposed acquisition by Energy Fuels Inc. The ASM Board unanimously recommends the schemes, supported by a positive Independent Expert opinion, with implementation expected by late August.

Sunrise Energy Metals has landed a conditional US$400 million loan commitment from the U.S. Department of War’s Office of Strategic Capital to back its Syerston Scandium Project, while also initiating plans for a U.S. securities listing.

Ava Risk Group has appointed Bryant Henson as CEO to spearhead its next growth phase, with a sharp focus on expanding its footprint in the United States and strengthening commercial execution worldwide.

Pure Resources has appointed Vice Admiral Michael Noonan AO, retired Chief of the Royal Australian Navy, to its Advisory Board for a year-long term, bolstering its defence strategy and engagement with Australian and allied government agencies.

Larvotto Resources has kicked off processing at Hillgrove's Metz mine while securing the Blockade Copper Mine and moving to acquire Hammer Metals, broadening its critical minerals portfolio.

Northern Minerals propels its Browns Range Heavy Rare Earths Project forward with a planned Final Investment Decision in Q3 2026 and a significant 40% increase in the Dazzler Deposit resource.

Sovereign Metals has unveiled a robust Definitive Feasibility Study for its Kasiya project, projecting a US$2.2 billion pre-tax NPV and positioning the mine as a critical non-Chinese supplier of rutile, graphite, and heavy rare earths to the US and allies.

Bayan Mining has launched its first-ever drilling program at the Desert Star Rare Earth Project, confirming key mineralisation and signing a strategic MoU with US Critical Materials to develop processing technologies.

Syrah Resources moderated graphite output amid subdued ex-China demand, raised US$72 million to support ramp-up, and advanced Vidalia anode material towards commercial sales in H2 2026.

Bayan Mining has agreed to sell its Bayan Springs North Project in Nevada to Sun Silver for up to A$800,000, retaining a 1.0% royalty and securing non-dilutive funding to focus on rare earths development.

AdNeo Limited achieved a record positive operating cash flow of $451k in Q4 FY26 and secured significant customer contracts, setting the stage for disciplined growth in FY27.

Resolution Minerals has earned FAST-41 transparency status for its Golden Gate Project in Idaho, marking its second such designation and positioning the company as a key player in U.S. critical minerals supply chain development.