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Sultan Resources has completed a $1 million strategic placement at a premium, positioning itself for key acquisitions and exploration in Namibia and Western Australia.

St George Mining has secured A$72.5 million in institutional and strategic funding to advance its Araxá rare earths and niobium project in Brazil towards a final investment decision. The capital raise underscores the project's strategic importance amid tightening global critical minerals supply chains.

Locksley Resources has upgraded its U.S. trading status to the OTCQX Best Market, enhancing its visibility among American investors and reinforcing its strategic focus on critical minerals at the Mojave Project in California.

American Rare Earths has achieved a significant metallurgical milestone by successfully removing impurities from allanite-based rare earth ore at its Halleck Creek project, potentially lowering costs and boosting rare earth recovery.

Vulcan Energy has locked in a binding lithium hydroxide supply agreement with Glencore, completing the key offtake contracts needed to finance its Phase One Lionheart Project. This milestone positions Vulcan to advance construction and meet growing European EV battery demand.

Ainsworth Game Technology announces the immediate resignation of CEO Harald Neumann and appoints COO Ryan Comstock as acting CEO while searching for a permanent replacement.

PainChek Limited has secured its first US customer, Jewish Home Family, just days after receiving FDA De Novo clearance for its AI-powered pain assessment app, marking a significant step into the $100 million US aged care market.

DroneShield’s DroneSentry counterdrone system has earned official recognition from the UK’s National Protective Security Authority, boosting its credibility and market potential amid rising drone threats.

RPMGlobal Holdings Limited has agreed to be acquired by Caterpillar Inc. through a Scheme of Arrangement valuing the company at over $1.1 billion, offering shareholders a 32.6% premium. The deal awaits regulatory and shareholder approvals, marking a significant consolidation in mining software technology.

Morella Corporation reports hydrometallurgical testwork by Edith Cowan University achieving up to 89% rubidium extraction from Mt Edon samples, validating the project’s technical potential and setting the stage for further optimisation and economic evaluation.

Chilwa Minerals has completed soil sampling over 47 rare earth and niobium anomalies in Malawi, confirming key pathfinder elements and prioritizing targets for ongoing diamond drilling. The results highlight significant potential for both heavy and light rare earth elements within the company’s extensive license area.

Metallium Limited is set to commission its first Flash Joule Heating processing line in Texas by December 2025, expanding capacity fivefold and adding a second rare earth demonstration line. This move positions the company as a key player in non-Chinese critical metals refining amid tightening Chinese export controls.