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Midas Minerals has delivered standout high-grade copper and silver drill results at Namibia’s Otavi Project, powering a $28 million capital raise and setting the stage for resource upgrades and expanded exploration.

Clean TeQ Water has marked a milestone with its inaugural recurring revenue from ATA® technology and a 45% jump in quarterly customer receipts, underpinned by contract wins and project progress across global water and critical minerals markets.

Arovella Therapeutics secured ethics approval and manufactured its first clinical batch of ALA-101, targeting blood cancers, while progressing its solid tumour program and refining autoimmune strategies. The company ended the quarter with $14.4 million in cash, supporting imminent clinical milestones.

Sena & Co, already holding 75.9% of 2 Cheap Cars, proposes a full takeover at NZ$0.80 per share, aiming to delist the company and compulsorily acquire remaining shares.

WT Financial Group reports a 20% rise in net profit before tax for FY2026, underpinned by its scalable adviser network and strategic Hubco platform expansion.

WA Gold has delivered a robust scoping study for its Abercromby Gold Project, forecasting strong cashflows and low capital costs, while ramping up drilling at both Abercromby and Bullabulling projects with assay results imminent.

Lumos Diagnostics reported a 6% revenue increase to US$13.2 million for FY26, driven by an 875% surge in FebriDx® sales following a pivotal CLIA waiver. The company expanded U.S. adoption to 170+ healthcare sites and secured milestone payments exceeding US$6 million.

1414 Degrees has secured a Heads of Agreement to develop a gigawatt-scale AI data centre precinct powered by renewable energy at its Aurora site in South Australia.

Lotus Resources has secured A$34.2 million from institutional investors in a fully underwritten entitlement offer, with a retail component set to raise an additional A$26 million. The funds aim to support the Kayelekera uranium project’s production ramp-up and financial stability.

Dreadnought Resources is progressing its Star of Mangaroon open pit towards production while nearly doubling high-grade gold resources at Metzke’s Find. The company also extends critical metals potential with strong niobium and rare earth intercepts at Mangaroon.

Minerals Exploration Limited has completed its first phase of diamond drilling at the historic Jubilee Gold Mine within the Waitekauri Gold Project, confirming multiple quartz-mineralised zones and exceptional high-grade rock chip assays. Exploration continues with promising results at the Invincible Gold and Glenorchy Tungsten projects.

Valiant Gold has made significant progress toward restarting its Comet mine with dewatering underway and technical studies advancing, while maiden drilling at Reedy reveals gold mineralisation extending over 400 metres below the existing resource.

Echo IQ has locked in a strategic $20 million investment and US partnership with Pro Medicus, alongside a $110 million capital raise, positioning the company for accelerated commercial expansion of its AI-driven cardiovascular diagnostics in the US.

Santana Minerals has reported exceptional high-grade gold intercepts from infill drilling at its Rise and Shine orebody, including a standout 24.4m at 10.9 g/t Au and a deeper 2m section grading 89.5 g/t Au. These results enhance confidence in the deposit’s grade model and the upcoming mining schedule.

Strategic Energy Resources (ASX:SER) is gearing up for a major 2026 field season with three high-impact diamond drilling programs across its Queensland copper-gold projects, backed by joint ventures and government grants. A $1.5 million capital raise recently completed will support drilling activities, while a new $6 million JV with Sumitomo Metals Mining targets the Bulimba Gold Project.

Arika Resources has locked in $6.55 million through a placement led by Lion Selection Group, which will hold a 6.7% stake, to fund a major drilling campaign at its Yundamindra and Kookynie gold projects in Western Australia.

Verbrec Limited confirms a robust FY2026 with revenues up nearly 50%, while unveiling a bullish FY2027 outlook driven by full-year Alliance Automation integration and expanding project pipelines.

West Wits Mining has achieved a major underground breakthrough at Qala Shallows, unlocking higher-grade ore zones, while completing a comprehensive ZAR 1.115 billion finance package that underpins its production ramp-up.

Noronex Ltd has secured a major foothold in the US critical minerals sector by acquiring the Sleitat Tin-Tungsten-Silver Project in Alaska, featuring a substantial historic tin estimate and promising exploration upside.

Biome Australia (ASX: BIO) edged close to breakeven in FY26, driven by $1.8 million in international sales across four markets and a 68% gross margin. The company is set to launch onshore manufacturing and a digital health platform to accelerate growth.

Alma Metals is advancing its Briggs Copper Project with ongoing infill drilling aimed at upgrading resources and has boosted its operational capacity by acquiring a new exploration camp. The company completed a $4 million placement, strengthening its balance sheet as it pushes toward a Pre-Feasibility Study.

AML3D Limited closed FY26 with a record $29 million order book, driven by US defence contracts and a $12 million investment to double its Ohio manufacturing capacity. The company’s cash receipts rose 20% to $10.4 million, while its sales pipeline expanded to $78 million.

Electro Optic Systems (ASX:EOS) posted a 284% surge in first-half 2026 revenue to $169 million, driven by robust defence contracts and regional tensions. Its order book hit a historic $846 million, prompting an upgrade to full-year guidance and signalling strong momentum in counter-drone and laser weapon systems.

Anax Metals has kicked off Front-End Engineering Design for its Whim Creek Copper Project, setting the stage for a Final Investment Decision by the end of 2026. The project, boasting a robust DFS with a pre-tax NPV7 of A$501 million and a 98% IRR, moves closer to construction amid ongoing financing talks.