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Hawsons Iron Limited reports solid progress on its Preliminary Feasibility Study for the Hawsons Iron Project, alongside promising metallurgical research with CSIRO and a successful $1.9 million capital raise.

Australian Vanadium Limited advances its vertically integrated vanadium strategy with key regulatory approvals, manufacturing expansions, and a new $10 million loan facility, positioning itself for major energy storage projects.

Hastings Technology Metals has completed a transformative joint venture with Wyloo for its Yangibana Rare Earths Project, eliminating $123 million in debt and divesting its gold portfolio to sharpen its rare earths focus.

Star Minerals has submitted key mining and environmental permits for its Tumblegum South Gold Project, backed by exceptional shallow gold drilling results and a $1.5 million capital raise. The company targets mining commencement in early 2026 amid robust project economics.

Image Resources NL reported a strong third quarter in 2025 with significant increases in heavy mineral concentrate production and sales at its Atlas project, despite challenging weather and port delays. However, the company has trimmed its shipment guidance for the year due to weaker market conditions and logistical issues.

Ioneer Ltd has enhanced the economics of its Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project by cutting leach retention time, boosting lithium and boron production and improving key financial metrics with minimal capital cost increase.

Arafura Rare Earths has made decisive strides in funding its Nolans Project, securing up to US$400 million in conditional and indicative investments from Australian and US government-linked financiers, alongside a strong equity raise.

CSL Limited has revised its financial outlook for FY26, citing lower US influenza vaccination rates and government cost controls in China, while postponing the planned demerger of its Seqirus vaccine business and announcing a major cost-saving program.

Ramelius Resources has released a Definitive Feasibility Study for its Rebecca-Roe Gold Project, confirming strong economics with a post-tax NPV of A$692 million and average annual production of 130,000 ounces over nine years.

Resolute Mining’s Q3 2025 report reveals steady gold production tempered by seasonal and supply challenges, while major projects in Mali, Senegal, and Côte d’Ivoire progress on schedule with expanding resources.

Meteoric Resources has confirmed the Caldeira Rare Earth Project as a world-class, long-life asset with a maiden Ore Reserve and strong Pre-Feasibility Study results, while advancing pilot plant commissioning in Brazil.

Aura Energy has made significant strides in funding and development of its Tiris Uranium Project in Mauritania, while legislative progress in Sweden could unlock value at its Häggån Polymetallic Project. Rising uranium prices and secured offtake agreements underpin a positive outlook.