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Ionic Rare Earths is advancing plans for multiple magnet recycling plants in the US, leveraging patented technology to produce high-purity rare earth oxides amid growing demand for sovereign supply chains.

BirdDog Technology has postponed its shareholder meeting to July 22, raising its share buy-back price by 40% to 7 cents ahead of a proposed ASX delisting. Major shareholders back the move, signaling strong support for the company’s exit plan.

Critica Limited has entered a farm-in agreement with Ausgold Limited for its Kulin Gold Project, allowing Ausgold to earn up to 70% interest by funding exploration. This strategic move enables Critica to concentrate resources on its flagship Jupiter Rare Earth Element Project, Australia's largest high-grade clay-hosted rare earth deposit.

Golden Horse Minerals has initiated a significant diamond drilling campaign at its Hopes Hill gold project, aiming to deepen geological insights and expand high-grade mineralisation zones with government-backed support.

X2M Connect has secured a $3 million deal to supply 100,000 IoT-connected personal safety devices for Seoul’s 2025 Smart City initiative, with potential to scale to one million units.

Rimfire Mining has unveiled compelling high-grade scandium assay results from its Currajong Prospect in NSW’s Fifield District, reinforcing its position as a significant scandium opportunity amid tightening global supply.

Venus Metals Corporation has kicked off EIS co-funded diamond drilling at its Pincher Copper Project, with further campaigns planned at Youanmi and Bellchambers to test promising copper and zinc targets and advance metallurgical studies.

Optiscan Imaging Ltd has entered a five-year exclusive collaboration with Long Grove Pharmaceuticals to jointly develop new clinical applications for the fluorescein drug AK-FLOUR®, supporting US clinical trials and FDA regulatory submissions for Optiscan’s InVue® surgical device.

Metcash Limited reported solid FY25 financial results with revenue growth and market share gains across key pillars, underpinned by strategic acquisitions and operational improvements. The company enters FY26 with positive momentum and ongoing transformation initiatives.

Eden Innovations is expanding the use of its EdenCrete® concrete additives across major infrastructure projects in Colorado, including a high-rise, public pools, and a massive highway upgrade.

Metcash Limited reported an 8.9% rise in FY25 sales revenue to $17.3 billion and an 8.6% increase in underlying EBITDA, driven by strong Food pillar growth and the acquisition of Superior Foods. However, declines in Liquor and Hardware EBIT tempered overall profit growth.

Richmond Vanadium Technology slows key project activities and reshapes its leadership team to navigate a prolonged period of low vanadium prices while advancing battery technology development.