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IperionX rebuffs short seller claims by highlighting robust US government support and accelerating titanium production scale-up in Virginia. The company secures over $59 million in funding and advances critical minerals projects toward commercial readiness.

Neometals’ Finnish subsidiary Novana Oy has been awarded a €48.7 million conditional grant from Business Finland to advance its €400 million Vanadium Recovery Project in Pori, aiming to produce up to 60% of Europe’s vanadium demand with a low-carbon footprint.

Ionic Rare Earths has signed a landmark MOU with US Strategic Metals to develop rare earth magnet recycling in Missouri, advancing the US-Australia critical minerals partnership and aiming to reduce reliance on Chinese supply.

Mandrake Resources has signed a term sheet with DISA Technologies to explore recovering uranium and critical minerals from abandoned mine waste in Utah, leveraging a unique US regulatory license and strong government backing.

Great Northern Minerals has taken a significant step toward advancing its Catalyst Ridge rare earth project by securing an exclusive option to license a patented flotation technology from the University of Arizona, promising improved recovery and lower processing costs.

Cann Group Limited has opened a $6.5 million Share Purchase Plan (SPP) alongside a placement, offering shareholders discounted shares with attaching options as it targets significant revenue growth in FY26.

Environmental Clean Technologies Limited is set to acquire exclusive rights to Rice University’s breakthrough Flash Joule Heating technology for PFAS soil remediation, backed by a $3 million capital raise and leadership changes.

Latrobe Magnesium Limited has announced a fully underwritten $10 million equity raise through a $6 million placement and a $4 million rights issue to fund its magnesium production expansion. The capital will support the commissioning of its Demonstration Plant and advance plans for a 10,000 tonne commercial facility.

Firebird Metals has raised A$6 million through a placement led by top-tier institutions and directors, aiming to fast-track its manganese-rich cathode technology and expand R&D capabilities in Australia and China.

Metal Powder Works Limited reports its FY25 annual results, highlighting the accounting treatment of its reverse acquisition and a significant goodwill write-off tied to legacy operations.

Way2VAT is advancing its position as a global leader in digital tax processing through a strategic acquisition and a robust four-pillar growth plan, targeting profitability by 2026 amid expanding market opportunities.

Clover Corp has reported a standout FY25 with robust revenue and profit growth, driven by new product launches and strategic investments that strengthen its global supply chain and market reach.