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XTC Lithium Limited has signed a Letter of Intent with American Battery Materials to jointly develop its Carachi Lithium Project in Argentina, while divesting non-core assets to sharpen its focus on lithium exploration.

Canadian Phosphate Limited reported a steady rise in Q1 sales to $534,000, driven by US demand, with a significant capacity expansion at a key customer set to boost Q2 performance. The company also advances exploration and permitting efforts amid shifting North American phosphate dynamics.

American Rare Earths has expanded its Halleck Creek rare earth resource by 12.2% and achieved a metallurgical breakthrough that slashes processing volumes by over 90%, underpinning a robust updated scoping study with strong financial metrics.

Southern Cross Gold Consolidated has announced a substantial C$120 million private placement to fund key development phases at its Sunday Creek Gold-Antimony Project, aiming to fast-track drilling, decline construction, and resource expansion.

Austral Resources Australia Ltd reports key operational milestones including completion of Anthill West Pit mining and a strategic MOU with New Frontier Minerals, while progressing its recapitalisation and equity raise plans.

Volt Resources Limited reports strong quarterly progress in graphite production and downstream development, securing new orders and partnerships while advancing US refinery plans and implementing cost-saving measures.

Elementos Limited has delivered a robust Definitive Feasibility Study for its Oropesa Tin Project in Spain, secured key partnerships, and commenced new drilling at its Cleveland Project in Tasmania, all against a backdrop of rising tin prices driven by global supply disruptions.

Meteoric Resources has significantly expanded its Caldeira Project's Mineral Resource Estimate to 1.5 billion tonnes at 2,359ppm TREO, positioning itself as a key alternative supplier amid tightening Chinese export controls. The company anticipates releasing its Pre-Feasibility Study in June 2025.

Alexium International Group reported a challenging Q3 FY2025 with lower revenues due to softness in the US bedding market, while making significant technological strides and maintaining a solid funding position.

Amaero has inked a five-year exclusive supply agreement with Velo3D, valued at approximately A$35 million, to provide critical titanium and refractory alloy powders for advanced metal 3D printing. This partnership underscores a strategic push to bolster U.S. domestic manufacturing capabilities in aerospace and defense sectors.

Critica Limited has declared a maiden Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate for its Jupiter Project, establishing it as Australia’s largest and highest-grade clay-hosted rare earth deposit. Early metallurgical testwork shows promising beneficiation results, positioning the company as a strategic player in the rare earths sector.

Australian Rare Earths Limited (ASX: AR3) reports promising extensions of near-surface calcrete-hosted uranium mineralisation at its Overland Uranium Project, reinforcing a dual-asset exploration strategy that combines shallow deposits with deeper in-situ recoverable targets.