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Osmond Resources has confirmed the award of the Orión Investigation Permit in Spain and is set to begin an initial drilling program this quarter, advancing its EU Critical Minerals Project amid strong regulatory support.

Victory Metals has produced a 94% total rare earth oxide product enriched in heavy rare earths from its North Stanmore project, marking a first for Australian clay-hosted deposits and setting a new industry benchmark.

American Rare Earths has raised A$15 million through a well-supported placement to accelerate its Halleck Creek rare earths project in Wyoming, signalling a strategic pivot with new leadership focused on U.S. operations.

Sun Silver Limited confirms broad zones of antimony mineralisation at its Maverick Springs Project in Nevada, with grades significantly surpassing comparable US deposits. Ongoing re-assays of historic drill core reveal promising critical mineral potential within a major silver-gold system.

Ionic Rare Earths’ UK subsidiary, Ionic Technologies, has won £11 million in government funding to spearhead a pioneering rare earth permanent magnet supply chain for electric vehicles, aiming to reduce UK dependence on Chinese exports and boost domestic EV manufacturing.

Castile Resources has integrated bismuth as a by-product into its Rover 1 Bankable Feasibility Study following China’s export restrictions, positioning itself as a key supplier amid global supply shocks. The company also advances exploration with innovative technology and secures strategic partnerships in critical mineral supply chains.

Renascor Resources has secured an option agreement for land near its Siviour graphite deposit, finalising a critical step in supporting its upstream mining and processing operations. This move advances the company’s Battery Anode Material project readiness with accommodation planned for construction and operational staff.

Viridis Mining and Minerals is set to reveal key findings from its Pre-Feasibility Study on the Colossus Rare Earth Element Project, highlighting its global significance and strong economic potential.

Ardea Resources announces a key milestone as a Japanese consortium earns a 17.5% interest in the Kalgoorlie Nickel Project following half of the DFS budget spent. This marks a significant step towards developing a major nickel-cobalt operation with strong ESG credentials.

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.