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Lithium Universe (ASX: LU7) has completed the detailed process flow sheet for a novel hydrometallurgical technology licensed from the University of Edinburgh to extract gold and copper from electronic waste. The low-temperature, reagent-recycling method aims to disrupt traditional smelting with environmental and cost benefits.

Savannah Goldfields reports metallurgical test results showing over 70% gold recovery from sulphide ores at Electric Light and Red Dam, processed through the existing Georgetown plant. Historic data suggests flotation could boost recoveries above 94%, with further test work planned.

Benz Mining reports strong metallurgical test results from the Icon deposit, showing up to 95.5% gold extraction within 24 hours and potential for broader mineralised halo to contribute to mill feed.

White Cliff Minerals has unveiled a significant new high-grade copper zone at its Rae Copper Project in Nunavut, expanding the mineralised footprint beyond the main Teshierpi Fault Zone with drillhole DAN26015 delivering 79.24m at 1.59% Cu including 24.38m at 3.05% Cu.

1414 Degrees (ASX:14D) has partnered with European space company Orbit Boy to test its SiNTL silicon-anode battery technology for satellite and rocket applications, aiming to break into the growing space battery market.

Growthpoint Properties Australia sustains strong office leasing momentum in FY26 with 54,721 sqm executed and reaffirmed financial guidance, supported by active capital management and leadership appointments.

Somerset Minerals (ASX:SMM) is ramping up exploration at its Coppermine copper project in Nunavut, Canada, with thick, high-grade copper intercepts at Jura and a major 17 km Talisker anomaly set for maiden drilling from July 2026.

Stealth Group Holdings has posted record preliminary FY26 results, driven by strong organic growth and the transformative acquisition of Hardware & Building Traders (HBT). The company remains on track for its ambitious FY28 sales and EBITDA margin targets.

Symal Group is set to significantly boost its defence and resources contracting presence through the $51 million acquisition of Shamrock Civil, a Queensland-based contractor with a $315 million pipeline dominated by defence projects.

Sims Limited has lifted its FY26 underlying EBIT forecast to $420-$435 million, driven by robust North American metals performance and growth in its Lifecycle Services segment amid mixed ferrous market conditions.

Flight Centre Travel Group has trimmed its FY26 profit forecast due to Middle East conflict impacts on leisure travel, while launching a fresh $200 million share buy-back reflecting confidence in recovery.