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Echo IQ has taken a major step in its US expansion by deploying its AI-powered EchoSolv AS software at Mount Sinai Health System, one of America’s leading cardiovascular centres. This marks a key milestone in integrating AI into routine cardiology workflows at scale.

First Graphene has secured advanced graphene coatings technology through the AU$250,000 acquisition of Ionic Industries and Imagine Intelligent Materials, gaining immediate entry into lucrative geotextile and environmental infrastructure sectors.

Algorae Pharmaceuticals has struck an exclusive commercial and licensing agreement with global pharma Zydus Lifesciences to bring 10 injectable, oral, and specialty medicines to Australia and New Zealand, pending regulatory approvals.

Lion Rock Minerals reported strong high-grade rutile and heavy mineral results at its Minta Project in Cameroon, expanding infill drilling and commissioning an in-country lab ahead of a maiden resource estimate targeted for H2 2026.

Whitehaven Coal’s March quarter production fell 14% due to seasonal wet weather in Queensland, but coal prices rose sharply and refinancing cut interest costs by up to A$55 million annually.

NH3 Clean Energy has marked strong progress in its WAH2 clean ammonia project by appointing Linde Engineering for FEED and securing a 15-year water supply agreement, setting the stage for a final investment decision by year-end.

Rumble Resources has pushed deeper into its Western Queen Central deposit with a standout 9.45m intercept grading 11.16 g/t gold, reinforcing a string of high-grade hits that promise a significant resource upgrade.

Vanadium Resources (ASX: VR8) has signed a non-binding offtake term sheet with U.S. Vanadium for 100% of vanadium slag from its Steelpoortdrift V-Iron Plant, while appointing Rand Merchant Bank to secure project financing.

King River Resources Ltd (ASX: KRR) has completed its acquisition of the Mindoolah Gold Project in Western Australia’s Murchison Province, unveiling a sophisticated exploration program leveraging digital twin technology and high-resolution geophysics to target substantial unmined high-grade gold mineralisation.

Way2VAT reported a 95% surge in Q1 FY26 revenue to $2.05 million, driven by its RBC acquisition and expanding client base, while preparing to launch an e-invoicing platform integrating AI-powered APAI technology.

Cleo Diagnostics has kicked off a staged manufacturing program with Bio-Techne to produce ovarian cancer test kits, moving from clinical sample collection to analytical validation and FDA submission preparation.

Aurelia Metals reported a strong March quarter with gold production rising to 13koz, upgraded FY26 guidance, and a new A$150 million financing deal that unlocks restricted cash and strengthens liquidity.

Minerals 260 has locked in a $220 million funding deal with Franco-Nevada, combining royalty and equity financing to fast-track its 4.5Moz Bullabulling Gold Project. Strong drilling results and accelerated project work underpin a development timeline targeting first production by end 2028.

Greatland Resources delivered a record $260 million cash build in the March 2026 quarter, underpinned by 82,723 ounces of gold production at a $2,056/oz AISC and a 150% increase in Telfer's Mineral Resource Estimate to 8 million ounces gold.

Imricor Medical Systems advanced FDA clearances and expanded clinical trials in Q1 CY26, positioning for commercial growth despite higher operating cash outflows.

Kincora Copper has kicked off a capital-efficient, sole-funded drilling campaign at its 100%-owned Condobolin gold-silver-base metals project in NSW’s Cobar Basin, targeting extensions to the high-grade Meritilga discovery and testing new geochemical and geophysical anomalies.

Singular Health boosted its US presence by deploying 500 additional 3DICOM MD® licenses to Provider Network Solutions, securing FDA 510(k) clearance for its cloud platform, and launching education pilots with Miami-Dade schools and Florida International University.

Regener8 Resources has secured a binding agreement to acquire the Srebrenica North Project in Bosnia and Herzegovina, complemented by a successful $800,000 placement and a $2.87 million entitlement offer to fund exploration and due diligence.

Predictive Discovery Limited (ASX:PDI) completed its merger with Robex Resources, propelling gold production to 48,178 ounces in Q1 2026 and setting sights on 400,000 ounces annual production by 2029.

29Metals has delivered strong final drill results from its 2025 program at Golden Grove, revealing high-grade copper and zinc intercepts that promise to boost mineral resources and mine flexibility. The company plans a significant exploration budget increase for 2026 to capitalize on this momentum.

Coronado Global Resources launched a structural reset targeting cash flow improvement, with Buchanan mine doubling EBITDA despite weak markets, while Logan mine was idled amid persistent High Vol challenges and a $160 million impairment is expected.

Trek Metals has confirmed exceptional manganese grades at its Kuro Prospect, secured expanded tenure, and completed a $15 million capital raise to fund maiden drilling starting May 2026.

Ballard Mining has unveiled new high-grade gold intercepts at its Ayla prospect and extended mineralisation at Golden Vale, suggesting the entire 13km Ballard Fault zone at Mt Ida may be mineralised. The company is accelerating drilling to support production growth beyond the 1.0 Moz Baldock deposit.

QMines Limited’s latest drilling at Mount Mackenzie confirms a broad, structurally controlled high-grade gold system with multiple mineralised zones open at depth and along strike.