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Viridis Mining and Minerals is expanding its Viridion joint venture to develop a rare earth refinery in the U.S., leveraging Brazilian feedstock and proprietary technology to meet growing demand for secure, non-Chinese rare earths.

Blackstone Minerals has received Supreme Court approval to acquire IDM International, gaining control of the significant Mankayan copper-gold project in the Philippines. The scheme is set to become effective mid-June, marking a strategic expansion for Blackstone in Southeast Asia's critical minerals sector.

Lakes Blue Energy has raised $6.5 million through a fully underwritten placement to fund the drilling and testing of its Wombat 5 appraisal well in Victoria, positioning itself to address looming gas shortages on Australia’s east coast.

Diatreme Resources’ Northern Silica Project has been awarded Major Project Status by the Australian Government, marking a pivotal step in advancing critical minerals development in Queensland. This designation streamlines federal approvals and supports the project’s role in the clean energy supply chain.

Anson Resources reports a significant 44% increase in lithium assay values at its Green River Lithium Project, driven by aquifer 'clean-up' during brine extraction. This improvement promises enhanced resource potential and cost efficiencies ahead of a planned JORC upgrade.

Contact Energy's May 2025 report reveals a decline in mass market sales yet highlights improved generation efficiency and rising netback prices, alongside steady progress on key infrastructure projects.

Southern Cross Electrical Engineering’s Heyday subsidiary has landed over $70 million in new project awards, including critical infrastructure works at Western Sydney Airport and a major Sydney data centre.

Contact Energy's May 2025 report reveals a decline in mass market sales but improved netback prices and generation efficiency, alongside mixed progress on key infrastructure projects.

Australian Strategic Materials (ASM) has announced an underwritten share purchase plan to raise up to A$3 million, supporting its advancing Dubbo Project and ramp-up of the Korean Metals Plant. The company also outlines ambitions for a US metals facility amid strong government backing and strategic partnerships.

GenusPlus Group Ltd has landed a $65 million contract to design and build the Merredin Battery Energy Storage System in Western Australia, marking a significant step in its renewable energy expansion.

Resouro Strategic Metals’ Tiros Project in Brazil has been selected for a major Brazilian government funding initiative aimed at advancing critical mineral production. This endorsement could accelerate the project’s development and bolster its role in the clean energy transition.

Ionic Rare Earths’ Brazilian joint venture, Viridion, has been selected for significant government funding to accelerate rare earth refining and magnet recycling, marking a major step in Brazil’s strategic push for a secure, sustainable supply chain.