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Arafura Rare Earths has locked in a A$200 million convertible note investment from the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation, marking a pivotal step toward developing Australia's first ore-to-oxide rare earths processing operation at Nolans.

PWR Holdings' North American arm, C&R Racing Inc., has landed a $8.9 million AUD order to supply advanced cooling systems for a US government aerospace project, marking a pivotal milestone in its defence sector expansion.

Nordic Resources has secured three additional exploration licences at its Pulju nickel-copper-cobalt project in Finland, expanding its granted tenure to 46 square kilometres and consolidating 12 kilometres of continuous strike within a key mineralised formation. This strategic move enhances the company’s potential to develop a significant European critical metals resource.

HITIQ Limited has received $1.6 million from the R&D Tax Incentive Scheme, using most of it to repay its RDTI Facility with Keystone Capital Partners, signaling a strategic move to streamline its R&D funding.

Immuron has submitted its Phase 2 clinical study report for Travelan® to the FDA, revealing statistically significant immunological and microbiome benefits. The company is preparing to engage the FDA for Phase 3 trial discussions while progressing a large field study with military personnel.

Vonex Limited has vested performance rights for its CEO and directors following MaxoTel’s acquisition of majority control, with shares set to be sold on-market. The company reports a mixed 1H FY25 financial performance and is exploring options to repay a $23 million debt facility, including a potential capital raise.

Mesoblast has raised A$260 million through a global private placement to fund the US commercial launch of its FDA-approved cell therapy Ryoncil® and accelerate clinical development in chronic low back pain.

EQ Resources announces a strategic leadership reshuffle, transitioning CEO Kevin MacNeill to CTO to sharpen operational focus and support ambitious growth plans across Australia and Spain.

Basin Energy advances its Scandinavian uranium exploration with new land applications and awaits key sampling results, buoyed by Sweden's move to lift its uranium mining ban.

McLaren Minerals has successfully raised $1.5 million through a shortfall placement, bolstering its efforts to advance the Pre-Feasibility Study for its McLaren Mineral Sands Project in Western Australia.

Element 25 has obtained key regulatory approval from WA's DEMIRS for its Butcherbird Expansion Project, paving the way for a twelve-year production run at 1.1 million tonnes per annum of manganese concentrate. The final hurdle remains the Works Approval, expected imminently.

Calix Limited has extended its Share Purchase Plan closing date to January 31, 2025, offering eligible shareholders more time to invest up to $30,000 each. The company may close the plan early if subscriptions exceed $5 million, signaling strong investor interest in its decarbonisation technology.