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Viridis Mining and Minerals is expanding its Viridion joint venture to develop a rare earth refinery in the U.S., leveraging Brazilian feedstock and proprietary technology to meet growing demand for secure, non-Chinese rare earths.

Volt Resources has completed a scoping study for its Alabama Graphite Refinery, revealing robust project economics and a patented purification process that could reshape US graphite supply chains.

Australian Strategic Materials (ASM) has announced an underwritten share purchase plan to raise up to A$3 million, supporting its advancing Dubbo Project and ramp-up of the Korean Metals Plant. The company also outlines ambitions for a US metals facility amid strong government backing and strategic partnerships.

Mayne Pharma has dismissed a fresh termination notice from Cosette Pharmaceuticals, reaffirming its commitment to proceed with the upcoming Scheme Meeting on 18 June 2025. The dispute centers on the validity of the Scheme Implementation Deed termination claims.

Talga Group has cleared the last regulatory hurdle for its Nunasvaara South graphite mine in Sweden, paving the way for production of battery anode materials critical to the green transition.

Resolution Minerals Limited has secured the Horse Heaven Project in Idaho, adjacent to the major Stibnite Gold Project, aiming to address critical US antimony supply shortages with a planned 2025 drilling campaign.

BluGlass Limited has extended the closing date of its Share Purchase Plan to June 13, 2025, giving eligible shareholders more time to subscribe at a discounted price. The move aims to maximize participation ahead of a crucial shareholder vote.

IperionX has secured its first U.S. Army task order worth $1.3 million under a $99 million SBIR Phase III contract, marking a significant step in reshoring titanium production for U.S. defense needs.

PhosCo Ltd faces a new arbitration request from Tunisian Mining Services over joint venture disputes, while seeking to recover $7.2 million in unpaid damages dating back to 2017.

Anson Resources has announced its first JORC-compliant lithium resource estimate for the Green River Project in Utah, revealing significant lithium-brine volumes and plans to expand via historic well re-entry.

Sovereign Metals secures a major endorsement from Japan’s Toho Titanium, confirming its Kasiya rutile as premium feedstock for high-spec titanium products amid soaring aerospace and defense demand.

BluGlass Limited has become an approved supplier to the Indian Ministry of Defence, landing its first $230,000 order for gallium nitride laser development from a leading Indian research lab.