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The Geological Survey of Sweden has proposed designating Aura Energy’s Häggån polymetallic deposit as a national interest, potentially securing legal protections that support Europe’s clean energy ambitions through critical minerals like uranium and vanadium.

Infini Resources has received drill permits to begin its inaugural diamond drilling program targeting high-grade uranium at Reynolds and Reitenbach Lake projects in northern Saskatchewan. The campaign aims to test a large, underexplored system on the eastern Athabasca Basin margin, with drilling set to start in late April 2026.

American Tungsten & Antimony Ltd (ASX: AT4) has joined the U.S. Defense Industrial Base Consortium, unlocking direct access to Department of War programs and funding opportunities for its antimony and tungsten projects. The company will leverage this to advance its U.S.-focused supply chain ambitions, highlighted by a critical minerals event in Utah this May.

Brazilian Critical Minerals (ASX: BCM) has reinforced the scale and quality of its Ema rare earth project with strong drilling results and steady progress on permitting and feasibility studies, positioning it well amid tightening global supply.

Orezone Gold Corporation reported a 35% jump in Q1 2026 gold production, driven by Bomboré’s hard rock expansion and the acquisition of Quebec’s Casa Berardi mine. Operational hiccups with emulsion supply slowed high-grade ore sequencing but did not derail cost guidance.

Vulcan Energy has officially started full-scale construction of its Lionheart lithium chemicals facility in Frankfurt, targeting a 2028 commercial production start with a capacity to supply 500,000 EV batteries annually.

Great Western Exploration has kicked off a major copper-gold drilling campaign targeting nine prospects in Western Australia's Yerrida Basin, backed by a $3.75 million placement. The program begins with a diamond drill testing a key gravity anomaly at the Oval VHMS target, aiming to replicate the nearby DeGrussa deposit's success.

PLS Group delivered a record 232.4kt spodumene concentrate production in March 2026, lifted revenue 52% to A$567 million on soaring lithium prices, and strengthened its balance sheet with a US$600 million senior notes issuance.

Qube Holdings Limited is set for a $9.3 billion cash takeover by a Macquarie-led consortium, with court approval granted to convene shareholder meetings in June. The scheme offers shareholders a 28% premium and is backed by an independent expert's fair and reasonable opinion.

Sandon Capital Investments has locked in $2.67 million through an institutional placement priced in line with its recent share purchase plan and dividend reinvestment plan.

Energy Fuels has secured Foreign Investment Review Board approval to acquire Australian Strategic Materials, clearing a major regulatory hurdle. The deal now awaits shareholder and court approvals, with implementation targeted for early July.

Tartana Minerals has raised $4.5 million to accelerate drilling and boost copper sulphate production, underpinning its extensive critical metals portfolio in Far North Queensland.