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Lode Resources has reported impressive high-grade antimony and silver intercepts from its ongoing drilling program at the Montezuma Project in Tasmania, revealing new lodes and extending mineralisation.

Anson Resources has partnered with POSCO Holdings to develop a demonstration plant for Direct Lithium Extraction at the Green River Lithium Project, aiming to validate new technology and boost US lithium supply.

Patriot Battery Metals has initiated work programs to unlock tantalum as a high-value by-product at its Shaakichiuwaanaan lithium project in Quebec, which ranks among the world’s top five tantalum pegmatite resources. Initial testwork shows promising recovery potential using conventional methods without impacting lithium extraction.

Lithium Universe Limited announces a strategic management change with CEO Alex Hanly stepping down to a part-time Chief Development Officer role, maintaining his focus on the Bécancour Lithium Project. This move comes as the company advances its mission to close North America’s lithium conversion gap with a green lithium refinery in Québec.

AML3D has opened a cutting-edge Wire-Arc Additive Manufacturing facility in Ohio, enhancing U.S. defense production and supporting the AUKUS partnership. The new site aims to supply critical components for the Virginia-class submarine program while creating local jobs.

Peak Minerals has confirmed a significant high-grade rare earth-rich monazite discovery at its Minta Est site in Cameroon, expanding the Minta Rutile Project's mineralised footprint to over 660 square kilometres.

Everest Metals has been accepted into the US Defence Industrial Base Consortium, unlocking strategic collaboration and funding opportunities for its Mt Edon Rubidium Project in Western Australia. This milestone advances Australia’s first commercial rubidium production, addressing critical global supply shortages.

Critical Metals Corp has landed a conditional US$120 million funding letter from the US Export-Import Bank to advance its Tanbreez rare earth project in Greenland, a move that could reshape Western critical minerals supply chains.

Ionic Rare Earths is broadening its Viridion Joint Venture to include a US-based rare earth refinery, aiming to strengthen a secure supply chain for critical magnet and heavy rare earth oxides outside China.

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.

MTM Critical Metals and Meteoric Resources have signed a non-binding MOU to develop a breakthrough Flash Joule Heating process that upgrades rare earth elements from Meteoric’s Caldeira project, promising a faster, cleaner alternative to traditional refining.

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.