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Iondrive Limited has independently confirmed strong rare earth recoveries from U.S. magnet waste and gained Oklahoma government support for its first commercial processing module, advancing its U.S. commercialisation strategy.

Vanadium Resources pivots to a co-production V-Iron Plant at Steelpoortdrift, securing a non-binding offtake with US Vanadium and appointing Rand Merchant Bank to drive project financing.

Mont Royal Resources has released an updated Preliminary Economic Assessment for its Ashram Rare Earths and Fluorspar Project, outlining robust economics and a 30-year mine life. High-grade fluorspar at the nearby Mallard Prospect adds strategic by-product potential as the company advances towards a Pre-Feasibility Study.

Fortescue Metals Group delivered a record 201.3 million tonnes of iron ore shipments in FY26, maintaining cost control despite inflation and advancing its green energy projects. The company flagged a US$525 million impairment on Iron Bridge but remains focused on decarbonisation and growth.

Rapid Critical Metals has kicked off drilling at its Webbs Silver Project, expanded its NSW footprint with the Tooloom acquisition, and secured a key permit for gallium-germanium drilling in Canada, while metallurgical tests at Webbs and Consol show promising recoveries.

Equus Energy has completed a critical Pre-FEED study for its Equus Gas Project, confirming two cost-effective development pathways and initiating commercial partnerships. The company also strengthened its board and maintains a solid cash position heading into FEED.

Alcoa Corporation posted a strong second quarter with $407 million net income, driven by record aluminum segment earnings and higher prices, while advancing its $4.1 billion acquisition of South32’s upstream assets with bridge financing in place.

Fluence Corporation delivered a 14.7% revenue increase in H1 2026, driven by a 34.7% rise in higher-margin Smart Product Solutions and Recurring Revenue, alongside record backlog growth and strategic leadership appointments.

Black Bear Minerals reported exceptional silver drill results extending beyond its current Shafter resource and boosted its Independence gold resource to over 2.2 million ounces AuEq, while progressing operational restart studies backed by potential financing.

Blue Star Helium has completed the commissioning phase of its Pinon Canyon helium plant, secured a three-month helium offtake agreement with a major US buyer, and begun selling helium as it prepares for production ramp-up in the second half of 2026.

Arafura Rare Earths has taken a decisive step forward on its Nolans Project, announcing a Final Investment Decision and securing over A$700 million in cash and term deposits as it prepares to start construction in September 2026.

Meteoric Resources has completed a Definitive Feasibility Study for its Caldeira Rare Earth Project in Brazil, revealing a large, high-grade ionic clay deposit with a 20-plus year mine life and strong financial metrics.