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Battery Age Minerals has expanded its Apex Germanium-Gallium Project in Utah by 40%, staking 51 new mining claims adjacent to the historic Apex Mine. This move strengthens its foothold in a vital US critical minerals hub amid growing demand for semiconductor and defence supply chains.

Pioneer Minerals has reported outstanding gallium assay results at its Springfield Prospect in Idaho, revealing a new critical mineral dimension alongside tungsten and precious metals. This discovery positions the North Pine Project as a strategically significant multi-commodity critical minerals hub aligned with US supply chain priorities.

Impact Minerals has raised A$2 million through a strategic placement to advance its High Purity Alumina project and explore new industrial minerals opportunities in Western Australia.

West Cobar Metals reports promising metallurgical testwork supporting a low-cost heap leach processing pathway at its Salazar Critical Minerals Project, highlighting strong recoveries of high-value rare earths including dysprosium and terbium.

BrainChip Holdings has inked a global licensing agreement with Korea’s EDGEAI, granting access to its Akida 2 neuromorphic AI technology for EDGEAI’s upcoming semiconductor products. The deal includes milestone payments and royalties, marking a significant step in BrainChip’s global expansion and the growing edge AI market.

Weebit Nano has successfully raised A$87 million through institutional and Israeli placements, positioning itself to fast-track its advanced ReRAM technology development. The capital raise includes a forthcoming share purchase plan for retail investors.

ABx Group’s ALCORE subsidiary has reached a key environmental milestone for its hydrogen fluoride pilot plant in Tasmania, progressing construction and expanding its engineering team ahead of commissioning in late 2026.

Weebit Nano has launched a significant A$80 million institutional placement, alongside additional funding initiatives, to accelerate its ReRAM technology leadership and broaden AI-related offerings.

Sims Lifecycle Services (SLS) has emerged as a powerhouse within Sims Group, driving nearly 40% of group earnings through strategic hyperscaler partnerships and capitalising on structural shifts in the memory market.

Alpha HPA Limited reports a surge in semiconductor sector demand driven by AI infrastructure expansion, with significant upgrades in Letters of Intent from key Japanese customers and ongoing capacity expansion.

Nanoveu Limited showcased its cutting-edge EMASS semiconductor technology at the Pitt Street Research Semiconductor Conference 2026, spotlighting its ultra-low-power AI chips designed for next-gen smart devices and drones.

The Speewah Fluorite Project in Western Australia has been officially recognised by the Japanese and US governments as a critical minerals supply chain asset, signalling strong international support and potential financial backing.