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Bayan Mining and US Critical Materials have signed a non-binding MoU to develop rare-earth processing technologies licensed from the Colorado School of Mines, targeting high-grade mineralisation at the Sheep Creek Project in Montana. The collaboration aims to support a US-based rare earth supply chain with potential strategic investment on the horizon.

Environmental Clean Technologies (ASX: ECT) has advanced its PFAS remediation technology with a scalable high-voltage system achieving 1,000°C without additives, expanded its Flash Joule Heating licence to water treatment adsorbents, and formed an expert Advisory Board to accelerate commercialisation.

Latrobe Magnesium has achieved continuous production of high-grade Magnesium Oxide from brown coal ash and secured a US$2 million prepayment from its US offtake partner, setting the stage for magnesium metal production in the second half of 2026.

Infinity Mining has inked a binding farm-in and joint venture deal with Mining One to fund exploration and drilling at its Victorian gold-antimony projects, unlocking a fully financed pathway to test high-priority targets.

Eden Innovations has unveiled EdenShield®, a new division focused on commercialising advanced carbon nanotube-enhanced materials and dual-fuel systems for defence and critical infrastructure, aiming to tap into a rapidly expanding global aerospace and defence market.

ION Video Ltd has responded to ASX inquiries by confirming its recent discussions with Meta Platforms and Alphabet remain preliminary, with no binding agreements or commercial terms agreed. The company emphasised that the engagements are exploratory and non-binding, explaining why earlier disclosure was not required.

ION Video has entered substantive early-stage discussions with Meta and Alphabet, exploring potential applications of its patented video virtualization technology. These talks are part of a broader engagement with major global tech players, though no formal deals have yet been struck.

Memphasys Limited (ASX: MEM) announced an investor webinar and released an updated presentation detailing its transition from early-stage commercialisation to scaling global revenues, highlighting multi-market sales, recurring cartridge revenue, and regulatory progress.

Since its October 2025 ASX IPO, Temas Resources has made significant strides in commercialising its proprietary metallurgical technology and advancing its Québec mineral projects, supported by solid financial reserves.

Latrobe Magnesium has locked in a US$2 million non-dilutive prepayment from its US distribution partner to accelerate commissioning of its Demonstration Plant, aiming for first magnesium deliveries in late 2026.

Cobalt Blue Holdings and Glomar Minerals have teamed up to develop a pioneering polymetallic nodule processing facility in the US, aiming to secure critical minerals for advanced manufacturing and defence sectors.

Power Minerals has signed a non-binding Term Sheet with Summit Explore to jointly develop the Salta Lithium Project in Argentina, aiming to deploy cutting-edge direct lithium extraction technology across multiple salars.