Latest Technical Development News

Vanadium Resources raises about A$1 million through a placement to fund studies and site agreements for its Steelpoortdrift Vanadium Project and next-gen V-Iron Plant, aiming to supply Western critical mineral markets.

Strategic Elements Ltd (ASX:SOR) advanced its Energy Ink™ technology and commenced a pilot deployment of its EdgeiQ system at a WA gold mine, while maintaining a solid cash position of A$2.87 million and no debt.

Critica Limited has achieved a significant breakthrough at its Jupiter Rare Earth Project, lifting magnet rare earth recovery to approximately 81% and total rare earth oxide recovery to around 71% through pilot plant optimisation. This advance strengthens the foundation for its ongoing scoping study and downstream processing plans.

Advanced Energy Minerals reports a sharp revenue increase alongside a substantial net loss for 2025, completing a major plant expansion and raising $44.8 million in its IPO.

FortifAI Limited reported a 51% revenue decline but a 70% reduction in net loss for H1 FY26, alongside completing a major AI technology acquisition and securing $5 million in fresh capital.

Pursuit Minerals has made significant strides in its Argentine lithium and gold ventures, progressing its Rio Grande Sur feasibility study and completing the Sascha Marcelina gold project acquisition. The company is poised to begin drilling and further technical work in early 2026.

Altamin Limited progresses its Lazio geothermal lithium and SOP project with key technical studies and grant funding, while advancing a strategic sale process for its Gorno polymetallic project. The company bolsters its balance sheet through a successful entitlement offer raising A$5.39 million.

Manuka Resources has secured a US$22.5 million loan facility and completed a A$15 million capital raise, positioning itself for a production restart in late Q2 2026 amid soaring silver and gold prices.

EMC Gold has withdrawn its Salave Gold Project’s strategic interest application to strengthen future submissions, while raising €2.64 million from Spanish investors to advance engineering work.

D3 Energy has reported encouraging progress in its South African helium and methane operations, highlighted by improved gas flow rates from the Nooitgedacht Major well and an upgraded US OTCQX listing to broaden investor reach.

Simble Solutions reported steady cash flow and operational growth in Q4 FY25, alongside a strategic acquisition and capital raise to bolster its energy intelligence offerings.

Environmental Clean Technologies Limited has completed the acquisition of Terrajoule, gaining exclusive rights to a cutting-edge soil remediation technology targeting PFAS contamination. The company also bolstered its leadership and funding to accelerate commercialisation.