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Marquee Resources (ASX:MQR) has secured a non-exclusive R&D patent licence with Oak Ridge National Laboratory, granting access to NEAREST technology tailored for clay-rich rare earth deposits like Redlings in WA. This partnership could reshape processing efficiency and environmental impact for Marquee’s significant inferred resource.

Omnia Metals has made a decisive entry into the US critical minerals market by acquiring the Stibnite Ridge antimony and silver project and staking the Radix rare earth and gallium project in Montana, backed by a $1.5 million capital raise.

Larvotto Resources is progressing the Hillgrove Antimony-Gold Project on time and budget, aiming for mid-2026 production amid rising strategic demand for antimony. The project benefits from grid power, ongoing drilling success, and government support for critical minerals.

Cavalier Resources’ 2026 Pre-Feasibility Study update boosts the Stage 1 NPV of its Crawford Gold Project to A$77.2 million at A$6,500/oz gold, reflecting resilience amid supply chain pressures. The project maintains its ore reserve and pit design, with financing negotiations advancing.

Lode Resources has identified promising high-grade tin mineralisation at its newly acquired Silver Hills Project near Waratah, Tasmania, with assays up to 3.64% tin from historical waste dumps. This discovery complements its existing Granville Tin Project and expands its critical minerals footprint in Tasmania’s West Coast mining district.

Tivan and Sumitomo Corporation have extended their Memorandum of Understanding for the Molyhil Tungsten Project to June 2026, allowing Tivan to complete a Scoping Study and progress joint venture negotiations. Drilling has commenced to expand the resource base, with product marketing underway targeting Q3 2026 delivery.

Nufarm reports a robust first half of FY26 with underlying EBITDA rising 17% and net debt falling by $130 million, while new CEO Rico Christensen initiates a $50 million cost savings program as part of a strategic refresh.

Nufarm posted a 17% rise in underlying EBITDA for 1H FY26 and unveiled a fresh $50 million cost saving initiative under new CEO Rico Christensen, aiming to sharpen earnings quality and accelerate debt reduction.

Comvita launches a NZ$30 million renounceable Rights Offer to refinance debt and bring Southeast Asian consumer giant Fraser and Neave onboard as a strategic investor with a near 20% stake.

Zoono Group has boosted its cash receipts by NZ$333,000 this quarter, driven by initial orders worth NZ$585,000 in its fresh food shelf-life extension sector. Despite operating losses, the company expects to sustain operations through signed contracts and inventory.

Pioneer Minerals has submitted a crucial Plan of Operations to the US Forest Service, paving the way for drilling at its Springfield Prospect in Idaho. The program targets tungsten, gold, and gallium mineralisation, marking a significant step toward project development.

Resolution Minerals has produced a high-purity antimony trioxide intermediate from its Antimony Ridge project using conventional pyrometallurgy, while hydrometallurgical tests progress. The project benefits from US FAST-41 permitting, aiming to establish a local processing hub for critical metals in Idaho.