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Austal Limited reported a robust FY2025 with revenue up 24% and EBIT doubling, underpinned by a landmark Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement with the Australian Government and significant US contract wins.

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.

SOCO Corporation has returned to profitability in FY25, driven by strategic contract wins and client diversification. The company is now focusing on expanding recurring revenues and leveraging AI and cybersecurity capabilities for future growth.

SOCO Corporation Ltd has reported a return to profitability in FY25, driven by revenue growth and strategic investments. The company is now focused on disciplined execution and client diversification to sustain momentum into FY26.

SHAPE Australia kicks off FY26 with a 40% jump in project wins and a 17% rise in backlog orders, driven by strong modular construction growth and regional momentum.

Locksley Resources has made significant strides in its US critical minerals strategy, advancing proprietary antimony refining technology and expanding its Mojave Project landholding. The company also completed an oversubscribed capital raise to fund upcoming drilling and downstream processing initiatives.

xReality Group (XRG) has reported robust growth driven by its flagship Operator XR training system, securing a landmark $5.7 million contract with the Texas Department of Public Safety and unveiling ambitious plans for new product launches and global expansion.

Li-S Energy has completed Australia’s inaugural lithium foil production line, marking a key step in domestic battery material manufacturing and opening export opportunities.

Brazilian Rare Earths Limited has inked a decade-long heavy rare earths offtake deal with Carester and announced a major maiden resource at its Amargosa bauxite project, backed by a $120 million capital raise to accelerate development.

Berkeley Energia reports promising preliminary metallurgical test results from its Conchas Project in Spain, highlighting strong recoveries of lithium and rubidium using flotation and magnetic separation techniques. These findings advance the project's potential in critical minerals supply.

Northern Minerals has raised $60.5 million through a heavily oversubscribed placement to advance its Browns Range Heavy Rare Earths Project, positioning itself as a key supplier of critical minerals essential for clean energy and defense technologies.

Lodestar Minerals has agreed to acquire a major heavy rare earth element project in Arizona, positioning itself near the US's only active rare earth mine amid tightening Chinese export controls. The $3.25 million placement backs immediate exploration plans.