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Prospech Limited advances its Korsnäs rare earth project by transitioning from flotation upgrades to a targeted hydrometallurgical program with ANSTO Minerals, aiming to unlock value from a significant historical concentrate stockpile in Finland.

Metal Powder Works has formalized a partnership with Austal USA to develop custom metal powders for US Navy additive manufacturing, positioning MPW within a critical defense supply chain.

Treasury Wine Estates moderates its first-half fiscal 2026 outlook due to softer US and China markets, unveiling a major transformation program targeting $100 million in annual cost savings starting next year.

Lincoln Minerals has entered a collaboration with SCN Canada to explore the use of its high-purity graphite in small modular nuclear reactors, aiming to tap into emerging clean energy markets.

Nanoveu’s subsidiary EMASS has completed the design phase of its cutting-edge 16nm ECS-DoT Edge AI system-on-chip, moving closer to fabrication and silicon validation that could redefine ultra-low-power AI at the edge.

Metals Australia has successfully expanded its Manindi West Vanadium-Titanium-Magnetite (VTM) discovery, confirming mineralisation over a strike length exceeding 1,000 metres and intersecting significant mineralisation in 13 of 14 drill holes. Early metallurgical results show promise for commercially attractive concentrate products, with further assay results pending.

Lindian Resources has optimised its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project, increasing ore processing capacity by 25% and appointing Obsideo as the design and construction contractor for its processing plant. This upgrade significantly enhances the project's financial outlook while keeping capital costs within budget.

Talga Group launches a $5 million Share Purchase Plan at a discounted price of $0.41 per share, offering eligible shareholders free attaching options as it advances its battery anode production expansion.

Talga Group has opened a $5 million Share Purchase Plan at $0.41 per share, offering shareholders free attaching and piggyback options to support its planned anode production ramp-up and US expansion.

Encounter Resources reports significant extensions of shallow, high-grade niobium mineralisation east of its Green Mineral Resource Estimate at the Aileron Project, with promising drill results and a major development program planned for 2026.

Elixir Energy has partnered with QGC to share 3D seismic data over a key Queensland gas permit, aiming to reduce risks ahead of the Daydream-3 appraisal well. This collaboration highlights the strategic importance of the Taroom Trough in Australia’s gas landscape.

Minbos Resources has postponed the start of its Share Purchase Plan as it awaits a critical ASX decision on a waiver application, leaving the timetable uncertain.