Rutile has long stood in the shadows, overshadowed by better-known commodities like lithium, copper, and even its cousin, ilmenite. But beneath the surface, quite literally, lies a mineral that is becoming increasingly vital to the world’s industrial, technological, and geopolitical landscape.

This story is not about chasing hype—this is about doing the work. Some investors may say that management needs to create the hype but as long as i have know the key management of the company, this is not in their DNA. They are all about getting into the business of mineral exploration at a cost effective manner and that is maximum funds into the ground and not about funding a lifestyle company.

AML3D Limited (ASX: AL3) has marked a significant milestone in its US expansion strategy with the successful commissioning of its large-scale ARCEMY® X system at the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), the largest public utility in the United States. This deployment not only finalises a substantial contract valued at approximately A$1.97 million but also sets the stage for AML3D’s broader push into the energy and utilities sector.

Actinogen Medical Limited (ASX: ACW) has added another important milestone in its clinical development journey, showcasing new data that reinforces the mechanism and therapeutic promise of Xanamem® (emestedastat). The company’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr Dana Hilt, and Senior Clinical Scientist, Dr Jack Taylor, are presenting a scientific poster at the prestigious Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC 2025) in Toronto, the world’s largest platform for dementia

Heavy Rare Earths Limited (ASX: HRE) has entered into a binding Term Sheet with Havilah Resources Limited (ASX: HAV) to acquire an 80% interest in all mineral rights—excluding uranium—at the Prospect Hill project in South Australia. The project lies within the Mt Painter/Mt Babbage Inliers, a subregion of the Curnamona Craton that hosts significant polymetallic mineralisation dominated by tin (Sn), and is geologically comparable to the Gawler Craton in terms of mineralisation

Cyclone Metals Limited (ASX: CLE) has released the results of its Scoping Study for the flagship Iron Bear Project, located in the Labrador Trough, Canada — a region that has been a cornerstone of North America’s iron ore industry for over 70 years. The study outlines the potential for a world-class, long-life magnetite operation, producing premium iron ore products that are aligned with the growing demand for low-carbon “green steel”.

OD6 Metals Limited (ASX: OD6) has announced a significant step forward in rare earth processing at its flagship Splinter Rock Rare Earth Element (REE) Project in Western Australia (Figure 1). The integration of Ion Exchange (IX) and Nanofiltration (NF) technologies into the heap leach flowsheet is yielding transformational results—enhancing impurity removal, reducing acid consumption, and increasing recovery efficiency.

Western Yilgarn Limited (ASX: WYX) has confirmed a significant surface discovery of high-grade gallium mineralisation at its Ida Holmes Junction Project in the Yilgarn Craton, Western Australia (Figure 1). With gallium identified by global authorities as a technology-critical element essential for semiconductors, LEDs, and solar panels, this development could place Western Yilgarn on the radar of strategic investors and downstream supply chain partners.

AML3D Limited (ASX: AL3), a pioneer in industrial-scale metal 3D printing, continues its global expansion with the announcement of a strategic UK distribution agreement. The company has appointed Arc Additive Limited, a Scotland-based specialist in wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM), as its non-exclusive distribution partner across the UK and Europe.

Peak Minerals Limited (ASX: PUA) has confirmed a major expansion of heavy mineral (HM) mineralisation at its flagship Minta Rutile Project in Cameroon, with a 100% success rate from all 452 holes drilled (Figure 1). The program identified mineralisation across a vast 1,500km² zone—demonstrating scale and consistency in both residual and alluvial targets.

In the data security arena, momentum is everything, and archTIS Limited (ASX: AR9) is building a convincing narrative across multiple strategic fronts. From headline contract wins with the U.S. Department of Defense to entering the UK defence sector and securing fresh funding to fuel expansion, the Company has demonstrated alignment between strategic intent and market execution.

In its 29 July 2025 announcement, AuMEGA Metals Ltd (ASX: AAM | TSXV: AUM | OTCQB: AUMMF) delivered a substantial exploration update covering three major Canadian projects—Cape Ray, Bunker Hill, and Hermitage. With a fully funded program and a strong C$9.2 million treasury, AuMEGA is aggressively expanding its data-driven strategy across Newfoundland’s Cape Ray Shear Zone, Canada’s largest known gold-bearing structure.