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IRIS Metals has identified significant high-grade rubidium mineralisation at its Beecher Project in South Dakota, complementing its existing lithium resources and positioning the project as a leading multi-commodity critical minerals asset in the US.

St George Mining has announced a significant high-grade niobium discovery 400 metres outside its existing Araxá Mineral Resource Estimate, potentially expanding one of the world’s premier niobium projects.

Elsight Limited has secured a US$460,000 purchase order from a U.S. public safety customer, marking a significant commercial milestone amid accelerating FAA regulations for drone operations beyond visual line of sight.

Duratec Limited’s joint venture with Ertech has been greenlit to begin early procurement for critical infrastructure upgrades at HMAS Stirling, supporting Australia’s future submarine capabilities under the AUKUS partnership.

Pure Resources advances its graphite-driven thermal management strategy, forging U.S. collaborations to tap into booming data centre and defence cooling sectors.

American Tungsten & Antimony Ltd is set to submit a Notice of Intent for its first diamond drilling program at the Tennessee Mountain Tungsten Project in Nevada, aiming to validate historic high-grade mineralisation and establish a formal resource estimate.

EQ Resources has reported a significant 33% increase in tungsten production for the December quarter, coinciding with record-breaking tungsten prices that continue to climb into 2026.

Southern Cross Gold Consolidated has reported exceptional high-grade gold and antimony drill results at its Sunday Creek Project, including a standout 12.2m intercept at 33.3 g/t AuEq. The drilling has connected two major mineralized systems, expanding the project's potential significantly.

Elsight has transitioned from development to production with its new Aura communications platform, delivering initial units to a leading defence contractor and expanding its U.S. presence amid a strong financial turnaround in 2025.

Simble Solutions has acquired exclusive rights to a cutting-edge 3D zinc oxide nanosensor technology and completed a $2.5 million placement, positioning itself to expand its IoT platform into new safety and environmental monitoring markets.

Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has landed a US$22 million deal to supply Remote Weapon Systems for a major U.S. Army combat vehicle, marking a significant milestone in its U.S. market expansion. This contract boosts EOS’s contract backlog to over A$400 million, setting the stage for robust revenue growth in the coming years.

MRG Metals has completed the acquisition of the Garies Rare Earth Project, a high-grade, magnet-rich rare earth asset in South Africa, significantly boosting its critical minerals portfolio. The deal positions MRG for rapid development with a clear pathway to early cashflow and complements its existing projects in Mozambique and the Adriano–Fotinho corridor.