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ABx Group has produced its maiden mixed rare earth carbonate from Tasmania’s Deep Leads deposit, boasting dysprosium and terbium contents far exceeding peers and commanding a premium basket price.

Pacific Lime and Cement Limited has secured a strategic partnership with global construction giant PowerChina to accelerate development of its Orokolo Bay Industrial Sands Project in Papua New Guinea, targeting production by 2026.

Vitasora Health has secured AU$3.56 million from a cornerstone investor, issuing over 118 million shares, while confirming compliance with key regulatory disclosure obligations.

Kelly Partners Group Holdings has completed its latest partnership acquisition in Narrandera, NSW, adding $0.8 million in annual revenue and reinforcing its growth strategy through its Partner-Owner-Driver® model.

Rubix Resources has reported promising assay results from its 2025 drilling campaign at the Paperbark Project, revealing significant zinc-lead mineralisation and encouraging copper signatures beneath the JB Zone and at Grunter North.

Titomic Limited has successfully completed a hot fire test on a solid rocket motor thrust chamber made with its Titomic Kinetic Fusion cold spray technology, marking a significant milestone in aerospace additive manufacturing.

Critica Limited has produced a second high-grade rare earth product from its Jupiter Project, achieving 86% total rare earth oxide and confirming the repeatability of its beneficiation process. This milestone reinforces Jupiter's status as Australia's premier rare earth resource amid growing global supply chain concerns.

Brightstar Resources has completed its largest-ever ore processing campaign from its Laverton underground mines, recovering approximately 6,300 ounces of gold. The company also discovered a high-grade extension at the Second Fortune mine, potentially reshaping its production outlook.

AusQuest has kicked off an extensive Stage 3 drilling campaign at its Cangallo copper-gold project in Peru, aiming to expand mineralisation and pinpoint higher-grade zones. The results could reshape the project’s potential and set the stage for deeper exploration.

Patagonia Lithium has reported successful initial brine extraction and core sampling at its Formentera lithium project in Argentina, marking steady progress in its drilling campaign. Early results indicate favorable porosity and brine characteristics that support ongoing exploration efforts.

Collins Foods Limited reported solid half-year growth with revenue up 6.6% and net profit rising 12.7%, driven by strong performance in its KFC operations across Australia and Europe. The company declared a fully franked interim dividend of 13 cents per share, while navigating increased provisions linked to wage compliance and ongoing class action litigation.

Battery Age Minerals has appointed DGWA as its European strategic advisor to advance the Bleiberg Zinc Germanium Project within the EU’s Critical Raw Materials Act framework, initiating high-level engagements across key EU capitals.