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Orbital UAV has entered the Middle East market with a USD 1.1 million order from a UAE sovereign government for its 50HFE propulsion systems and signed a long-term distribution agreement to expand its UAV propulsion presence.

Prairie Lithium has secured a binding offtake agreement with Hydro Lithium for 100% of its Phase 1 lithium carbonate production, alongside a strategic AU$10 million equipment collaboration. This deal marks a significant milestone for Prairie’s Saskatchewan project, targeting first production in late 2026.

PMET Resources has submitted the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for its Shaakichiuwaanaan CV5 Lithium Project, marking a pivotal step in securing regulatory approvals. This follows a positive feasibility study and extensive Indigenous engagement.

Lithium Universe Limited appoints Iggy Tan as full-time CEO and Executive Chairman, signalling a strategic push to fast-track lithium refinery projects and innovative recycling technologies.

Perenti Limited has appointed Dr Vanessa Torres as its new Managing Director and CEO, succeeding Mark Norwell. With over 25 years of global mining leadership experience, Torres is set to lead Perenti into its next chapter of growth and diversification.

Energy Transition Minerals Ltd (ETM) confronts unexpected uncertainty as Greenlandic authorities signal potential non-extension of the Kvanefjeld exploration licence, disrupting planned 2026 activities and intensifying ongoing legal disputes.

Enlitic has secured a $250,000 data migration contract with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, marking its first foray into paediatric healthcare and opening doors for its AI-powered platform Ensight.

Hawk Resources has secured an option to acquire up to 80% of the Meerkat Copper Project in Arizona, positioning itself within a world-class copper belt. The move aligns with Hawk’s strategy to build a US copper portfolio with near-term value catalysts.

Blue Star Helium has successfully raised A$10 million through an oversubscribed placement, positioning itself to accelerate production at its Galactica and Pegasus helium projects.

EML Payments has appointed Adam Olding as its Global CEO, marking a pivotal step in its EML 2.0 transformation and signalling strengthened leadership to drive growth. Concurrently, regulatory developments around its Australian banking licence application introduce new compliance dynamics.

iCandy Interactive has announced plans for Lemon Sky Studios to pursue a US IPO on the NYSE American, targeting a US$15 million capital raise, while highlighting strategic pivots in AI and blockchain markets.

American West Metals has commenced a 5,000-metre diamond drilling campaign at its West Desert Project in Utah, targeting high-grade indium, gallium, and copper to bolster US critical metals security.