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Elevra Lithium unveils a staged, accelerated expansion plan for its North American Lithium mine, aiming to increase spodumene concentrate production to 315ktpa by early 2029 while lowering operating costs.

Brazilian Critical Minerals has successfully demonstrated a 200-fold upgrade in rare earth element concentration using Rare Earth Technologies’ proprietary process, producing high-purity oxides at its Ema project.

BPH Energy has raised $1.2 million through a share placement to accelerate its hydrocarbon projects and support Cortical Dynamics, ahead of a critical Federal Court hearing on its PEP-11 permit extension.

High-Tech Metals Ltd’s latest drilling at the Wagtail gold deposit delivers exceptional high-grade results, including a standout 1m intercept grading 171.35 g/t Au, reinforcing the deposit’s production potential. Ongoing drilling and development studies signal momentum towards near-term mining.

Antilles Gold has officially commenced construction on its Nueva Sabana copper-gold mine in Cuba, backed by a $35 million funding package and a $29.5 million EPC contract with Shandong Xinhai Mining. Initial gold production is targeted for early 2027, promising strong financial returns.

Findi Limited’s Indian arm has locked in a A$72 million strategic investment from Nova Global, setting the stage for rapid growth in ATM deployments and digital payments. Alongside this, the company has refreshed its board with seasoned financial services experts to steer its next phase.

Osmond Resources has raised A$6.6 million through a discounted placement to fund its 2026 work program targeting titanium, zircon, and rare earth extraction in Spain. The capital boost positions the company to progress its Orión EU Critical Minerals Project amid growing EU demand for local supply.

Venari Minerals has received final drill assay results from its Red Mountain Lithium Project in Nevada, setting the stage for a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate amid a strong lithium market rebound.

Nova Eye Medical has reported a record US$6.1 million in sales for the December 2025 quarter, driven by strong US demand and a 24% annual growth rate that outpaces the industry.

Dateline Resources reports wide, continuous gold mineralisation extending beyond current resource boundaries at its Colosseum Gold-REE Project in California, signalling significant growth potential.

TG Metals Limited has reported strong new drilling results from its Van Uden Gold Project, revealing high-grade gold intercepts and promising extensions to its existing resource. The company is advancing plans for further drilling and resource updates in early 2026.

Midas Minerals has reported a significant new high-grade copper and silver find at its Spaatzu Prospect within Namibia’s Otavi Copper Project, marking a promising expansion near the established T-13 deposit.

Firebird Metals has commissioned its proprietary equipment for producing advanced lithium-manganese-rich cathode materials at its China pilot plant, aiming to start production in February 2026 with customer samples planned for later in the year. The project is co-funded by strategic partner Taza Metal Technologies, reducing capital risk and accelerating development.

Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has acquired European defence tech firm MARSS, integrating advanced AI-enabled command and control systems to create a comprehensive counter-drone solution. This strategic move positions EOS as a prime contractor for larger defence programs and expands its global footprint.

Eden Innovations has secured a $2.2 million strategic investment to fully repay its remaining iBorrow debt, eliminating costly interest payments and strengthening its balance sheet ahead of anticipated revenue growth.

ReNerve Limited has secured broader regulatory approval in Hong Kong for its NervAlign® Nerve Cuff, enabling access to both public and private hospitals and validating the device’s clinical benefits through independent review.

QMines Limited’s maiden drilling program at Mount Mackenzie delivers consistent high-grade gold and silver results, confirming multiple mineralised zones with promising depth extensions. The company advances towards an updated Pre-Feasibility Study, underpinning future mine design and resource growth.

Legacy Minerals has initiated a 2,000-metre diamond drilling program at the Mascotte Silver-Gold Prospect, aiming to grow its substantial 115Moz silver-equivalent resource at Mt Carrington. This move follows promising historical data and recent rock chip assays confirming high-grade gold and silver mineralisation.

Zenith Minerals reports encouraging assay results from its Consolidated Dulcie drilling program in WA, confirming gold mineralisation consistent with its July 2025 Exploration Target and revealing high-grade intercepts. The company targets a maiden JORC Mineral Resource Estimate by late February 2026.

Venus Metals Corporation has issued a second supplementary target’s statement urging shareholders to reject QGold’s increased takeover offer of $0.21 per share, citing significant undervaluation of its key assets and improved financial position.

iTech Minerals has reported robust high-grade gold and antimony intersections from recent drilling at its Reynolds Range project in the Northern Territory, correcting historical data errors and boosting confidence in the deposit’s scale and predictability.

Sunshine Metals has expanded its drilling program at the Liontown deposit following exceptional near-surface gold and silver results, highlighting silver’s rising role alongside gold in the project’s value proposition.

Far East Gold has confirmed a 50-metre lateral extension of high-grade gold mineralisation at its Idenburg Project in Papua, Indonesia, with assay results from drillhole KSD027 revealing bonanza-grade intervals up to 175 g/t Au. This marks the fifth consecutive drillhole confirming robust gold zones, underpinning the prospect’s significant growth potential.

BluGlass and North Carolina State University have secured a third-year contract extension worth A$1.05 million from the U.S. Department of War’s CLAWS Hub, reinforcing their role in advanced gallium nitride laser development for defence and quantum technologies.