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Brazilian Rare Earths Limited has inked a decade-long heavy rare earths offtake deal with Carester and announced a major maiden resource at its Amargosa bauxite project, backed by a $120 million capital raise to accelerate development.

Lodestar Minerals has agreed to acquire a major heavy rare earth element project in Arizona, positioning itself near the US's only active rare earth mine amid tightening Chinese export controls. The $3.25 million placement backs immediate exploration plans.

Archer Materials has made significant strides in quantum computing and biochip development, enhancing qubit functionality and potassium ion testing accuracy. A new partnership with IMEC aims to accelerate biochip commercialization, supported by a robust $11.6 million cash position.

Sunrise Energy Metals has nearly doubled its scandium resource at the Syerston Project and attracted significant US government financing interest, underscoring the strategic value of its critical minerals assets amid tightening global supply.

Metallium Ltd has marked a pivotal quarter with a U.S. Department of Defense contract award, strategic partnerships, and progress on its Texas Flash Joule Heating plant, positioning itself as a key player in the U.S. critical metals recovery sector.

Southern Cross Gold reports a major breakthrough at its Golden Dyke prospect with a 168-meter high-grade gold-antimony mineralized intersection, hinting at a vast, connected system with Rising Sun. The discovery underscores the strategic value of the Sunday Creek project amid critical mineral supply concerns.

Volt Resources has reached a key technical milestone by consistently producing ultra-high purity graphite using a proprietary, hydrofluoric acid-free process, paving the way for U.S.-based battery-grade graphite production.

Weebit Nano has reported a fourfold revenue increase in FY25, driven by a landmark licensing agreement with semiconductor giant onsemi and key automotive-grade qualification for its ReRAM technology.

Weebit Nano has reported a record quarter with A$7.3 million in customer receipts, securing three key product agreements and progressing critical technology milestones at leading semiconductor fabs.

Western Yilgarn has launched ground exploration at its Ida Holmes Junction and New Norcia projects, aiming to expand high-grade gallium mineralisation critical for semiconductor and green energy technologies.

Sky Metals reports significant drilling successes and metallurgical advances at its Tallebung and Doradilla tin projects, supported by a $6.1 million capital raise to accelerate development.

Blue Star Helium Limited is poised to become a key U.S. helium and natural CO2 producer with first production from its Galactica project scheduled for December 2025. The company’s staged development plan and strategic joint venture position it to address growing domestic helium demand amid global supply constraints.