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Tivan Limited has locked in $11.3 million in initial funding from ETFS Capital, marking a key step forward for the Speewah Fluorite Project in Western Australia. This strategic partnership accelerates development towards a Final Investment Decision expected in 2026.

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.

Blue Star Helium has successfully started helium production at its Galactica project in Colorado, positioning itself as America’s newest helium producer with sales targeted for early 2026. The company’s strategic joint venture and low-cost operations underpin a promising growth trajectory amid rising helium and CO₂ demand.

Blue Star Helium Limited has raised up to A$8.2 million through a placement and rights issue to fund production scale-up and further drilling at its Galactica helium project in North America.

McLaren Minerals has acquired the Barossa mineral sands project from Iluka Resources, adding a high-grade zircon-rich asset to its portfolio. The project offers promising prospects near a tier-one mine with structured payments tied to development milestones.

Great Northern Minerals has revealed a significant 1-kilometre quartz-stibnite vein with assays up to 7.1% antimony at its Catalyst Ridge Project, alongside plans to expand its footprint in California. The discovery hints at promising gold potential beneath the surface, echoing nearby major deposits.

IRIS Metals has signed a binding agreement to farm-in exclusively to the Finley Basin Tungsten Project in Montana, expanding its critical minerals portfolio and cancelling a planned capital raise. Exploration is set to begin in early 2026 with resource estimation targeted for 2027.

Altitude Minerals has confirmed promising heavy mineral sands prospectivity at its Nilpinna Tenement in South Australia, with assays revealing heavy mineral grades as high as 12.5%. The discovery opens a new frontier for exploration in the Eromanga Basin.

Metal Powder Works Limited has achieved a major production milestone by successfully manufacturing high-purity silver powder using its patented DirectPowder™ process, positioning itself to serve the booming electric vehicle and electronics sectors.

VRX Silica Limited has expanded its Arrowsmith North project’s offtake commitments by 550,000 tonnes annually and appointed Pareto Securities to manage debt financing, reinforcing its path to production.

Black Bear Minerals has initiated a focused diamond drilling program at its Shafter Silver Project in Texas, aiming to extend mineralisation beyond the current 17.6 million ounce resource estimate. The program also seeks to explore the project's multi-commodity potential amid rising strategic demand for silver.