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Metallium Limited has resumed trading on the ASX following news of a significant collaboration and funding deal with a US partner to advance its critical-metals recovery technology.

Metallium Ltd has secured a strategic partnership with ElementUSA to deploy its Flash Joule Heating technology for recovering gallium and scandium from red mud in Louisiana, backed by US$10.1 million in non-dilutive funding. This collaboration positions Metallium at the forefront of the US critical minerals supply chain expansion.

Bayan Mining has locked in an exclusive worldwide licence for advanced rare earth processing technologies developed at Colorado School of Mines, promising higher recovery rates and lower costs for its Desert Star Project near Mountain Pass.

Tempest Minerals has signed a binding option agreement with Green Steel and Iron to develop a green steel facility in Western Australia, integrating its Remorse magnetite project into a low-emission steelmaking venture.

Livium Ltd has secured a A$663,000 R&D tax rebate for its subsidiary VSPC, pushing total FY25 rebates to A$1.4 million and reinforcing its push into advanced battery materials and recycling.

Metallium Ltd has revealed significant progress in commercialising its Flash Joule Heating technology with a new Texas facility and key partnerships, setting the stage for global expansion in critical metals recovery.

Reward Minerals has secured 100% ownership of the Copper Lance Project in Newfoundland, initiating field sampling to validate historic high-grade copper, silver, and gold mineralisation. The project reveals multiple undrilled anomalies and new exploration targets in a prolific VMS district.

Power Minerals and Navigate Energy have taken a major step forward by finalising the incorporation of their Rincon Lithium Project Joint Venture entity in Argentina, paving the way for a US$4 million investment to accelerate project development.

Environmental Clean Technologies is set to convert a $1.13 million convertible note into equity, significantly reducing debt and freeing resources to advance its PFAS remediation technology.

Acusensus Limited has raised its FY26 revenue guidance to $83-$87 million, driven by significant new contracts in the US and New Zealand and expansions in Australia. This upgrade signals strong momentum in the company’s AI-powered road safety enforcement business.

Decidr AI Industries has completed its acquisition of the remaining 49% stake in Decidr.ai, issuing 78.4 million shares to the vendor and appointing founder Paul Chan as co-CEO and Chief Innovation Officer.

Critical Resources Limited has secured a 12-month exclusive option to evaluate advanced solid-state lithium-ion battery technology from the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, aiming to enhance battery safety, performance, and commercial potential.