Victory Metals (ASX:VTM) partnered with Curtin University to advance the North Stanmore project in Western Australia, according to a Monday filing with the Australian bourse.

Under the partnership, the company will collaborate with the Resources Technology and Critical Minerals Trailblazer initiative, which is led by the university, and co-develop a pilot plant at the company's Burswood facility, the filing said.

Shares rose 3% in midday trade on Monday.