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Ionic Rare Earths has raised $15.6 million through a heavily oversubscribed rights issue and placement, anchored by a $3 million strategic investment from U.S.-based Argentem Creek Partners. The capital will fund the company’s global expansion in magnet recycling and rare earth supply chain development amid rising geopolitical tensions.

St George Mining has secured A$72.5 million in institutional and strategic funding to advance its Araxá rare earths and niobium project in Brazil towards a final investment decision. The capital raise underscores the project's strategic importance amid tightening global critical minerals supply chains.

Vulcan Energy has locked in a binding lithium hydroxide supply agreement with Glencore, completing the key offtake contracts needed to finance its Phase One Lionheart Project. This milestone positions Vulcan to advance construction and meet growing European EV battery demand.

Ainsworth Game Technology announces the immediate resignation of CEO Harald Neumann and appoints COO Ryan Comstock as acting CEO while searching for a permanent replacement.

Chilwa Minerals has completed soil sampling over 47 rare earth and niobium anomalies in Malawi, confirming key pathfinder elements and prioritizing targets for ongoing diamond drilling. The results highlight significant potential for both heavy and light rare earth elements within the company’s extensive license area.

Pioneer Lithium has significantly expanded its North Pine Project in Idaho, adding 192 new claims across three promising prospects targeting antimony and tungsten near Perpetua Resources’ flagship Stibnite Gold Project.

Li-S Energy has partnered with Praetorian Aeronautics to integrate advanced lithium-sulfur batteries into autonomous interceptor drones, aiming to boost Australia's sovereign defence capabilities.

1414 Degrees has acquired exclusive global rights to a patented silicon nanoparticle technology from George Washington University, aiming to revolutionize lithium-ion battery anodes with higher capacity and faster charging. The company also raised $1.214 million to accelerate commercialisation and OEM engagement starting late 2025.

Altech Batteries has achieved a major milestone with its Silumina Anodes™, delivering 88.5% capacity retention after 500 cycles and a 40% capacity boost over graphite anodes. This advancement promises longer electric vehicle ranges and lighter battery packs.

Australian Vanadium Limited has received a $4.9 million milestone payment from the federal government, advancing its integrated vanadium project aimed at supporting domestic battery energy storage solutions.

HyTerra Limited reports encouraging hydrogen and helium gas flows from its McCoy 1 well in Kansas, setting the stage for a production test in 2026.

Altech Batteries, in partnership with AMPower, has launched a next-generation 384 V / 15 kWh sodium nickel chloride UPS battery designed specifically for Europe's pipeline infrastructure, promising enhanced safety and reliability in explosive environments.