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Australian Rare Earths (ASX, AR3) has responded to an ASX price query, denying any undisclosed price-sensitive information and attributing recent trading activity to sector interest and recent company announcements.

Vection Technologies has secured a $0.5 million extension order from a new department within an existing Defence customer, opening doors to a $27 million budget pipeline over three years.

Li-S Energy has appointed Paladin Defense Services as its U.S. representative to accelerate engagement with the Department of Defense and defence contractors, aiming to commercialise its advanced battery technology in a critical market.

Atturra Limited reports FY25 underlying EBITDA exceeding $31 million and revenue topping $300 million, setting the stage for a strong growth outlook in FY26 driven by acquisitions and product expansion.

Vection Technologies has secured a $0.5 million expansion order under its defence tender, increasing the program’s potential value to $27 million following a successful $4.4 million delivery milestone.

Victory Metals has secured critical U.S. federal government approval, enabling direct engagement with the Department of Defence and access to substantial funding to advance its heavy rare earths project in Western Australia.

DroneShield is investing $13 million to significantly expand its R&D and manufacturing footprint, aiming to boost annual production capacity nearly fivefold by the end of 2026.

Australian Strategic Materials unveils a transformative heap leach approach for its Dubbo Project, cutting upfront capital costs by over half and accelerating rare earth oxide production amid rising global demand.

Castile Resources has integrated bismuth as a by-product into its Rover 1 Bankable Feasibility Study following China’s export restrictions, positioning itself as a key supplier amid global supply shocks. The company also advances exploration with innovative technology and secures strategic partnerships in critical mineral supply chains.

Li-S Energy has successfully produced Australia’s first lithium metal foils ahead of schedule at its Geelong facility, marking a major step in domestic battery manufacturing and supply chain sovereignty.

Renascor Resources has secured an option agreement for land near its Siviour graphite deposit, finalising a critical step in supporting its upstream mining and processing operations. This move advances the company’s Battery Anode Material project readiness with accommodation planned for construction and operational staff.

Bryah Resources has lodged a formal application with the Takeovers Panel alleging breaches of takeover laws by shareholders linked to GBA Capital and Yonglu Yu, amid a looming boardroom showdown.