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BluGlass capped FY26 with major contract wins including a $1.4 million Phase II deal with Uviquity, a $1.3 million agreement with a Fortune 500 data storage giant, and a world-record 1.9W output from its blue GaN laser, while raising $14.6 million to fuel growth.

SRJ Technologies has transitioned from contract awards to operational delivery in the Middle East, supported by a recent A$2.57 million capital raise and a strategic partnership with robotics OEM Nexxis.

Structural Monitoring Systems Plc (ASX: SMN) reported a milestone FY26 with record revenue of $32.5 million and net profit rising to $1.2 million, driven by strong avionics growth and progressing FAA certification for its CVMTM smart sensor technology.

Frontier Energy (ASX: FHE) has locked in credit-approved debt facilities worth up to A$280 million and completed a $110 million equity raise, clearing the way for construction of its Waroona Renewable Energy Project in Western Australia.

Omni Bridgeway delivered a standout FY26 with record investment proceeds and new commitments, underpinned by disciplined cost management and a robust pipeline.

Spectur Limited posted its strongest quarter of cash receipts in FY26, driven by new contracts and a major technology upgrade, while launching legal action over significant customer losses.

Meteoric Resources has completed a Definitive Feasibility Study for its Caldeira Rare Earth Project in Brazil, revealing a large, high-grade ionic clay deposit with a 20-plus year mine life and strong financial metrics.

Jindalee Lithium is pushing ahead with its McDermitt Lithium Project in the US, securing shareholder approval for a NASDAQ listing via US Elemental and raising $10.9 million to fund drilling and testwork. The project aims to deliver both lithium and magnesium, aligning with US critical minerals priorities.

Cannindah Resources has delivered compelling drilling results that expand and upgrade its Mt Cannindah copper-gold resource, alongside initiating metallurgical test work to support a resource update scheduled for Q3 2026.

Great Boulder Resources has completed its acquisition of the Peak Hill Gold Project, adding a 481,000-ounce resource and setting a course for near-term production. Concurrently, drilling at its Side Well project continues to expand a million-ounce resource, supported by a strong cash position and strategic partnerships.

Ora Banda Mining has significantly extended the Sapphire lode over 2.6km and confirmed high-grade intercepts on the Gem lode stretching over 4.7km at its Little Gem Prospect, with a maiden resource estimate due late 2026.

Rokeby Resources (ASX: RKB) has secured the high-grade Omeo Gold Project, renewed a key mining licence, and launched a drilling campaign at Sunnyside to upgrade historical gold resources while raising $4.34 million.

NH3 Clean Energy has secured Federal Major Project Status for its WAH2 clean ammonia project, backed by a Linde Engineering FEED agreement and a robust public benefits forecast supporting government-backed financing.

Orange Minerals confirmed significant deep volcanic massive sulphide mineralisation at Lennon’s Find in WA, secured ministerial consent for Ghana licence transfers, and completed a $1.675 million placement to fund exploration.

GreenX Metals has outlined a substantial Exploration Target at its Tannenberg Copper Project in Germany, confirming its geological similarity to major Polish Kupferschiefer mines and setting the stage for active drilling and metallurgical work. Concurrently, fieldwork at the Eleonore North Project in Greenland has identified new high-priority tungsten and antimony targets, while a key legal challenge in Singapore was dismissed, affirming GreenX’s compensation rights.

Aspermont Limited reported a 25% year-on-year revenue increase to A$4.5 million in Q3 FY26, achieving normalised EBITDA breakeven for the first time and marking its 40th consecutive quarter of subscription growth. The company’s Data & Intelligence platform advances with key contracts underway and non-subscription revenues surging.

Swift TV Limited has completed its transition from development to commercial rollout, securing Google certification and Netflix approval while expanding contracts across aged care, hospitality, and workforce accommodation.

Finder Energy has secured key regulatory approval for its KTJ Project in Timor-Leste and raised $27 million to advance development, positioning for a Final Investment Decision in Q3 2026.

Galilee Energy has commenced drilling its Zydeco-1 well in Louisiana, executing a cost-optimised plan targeting up to 13.7 billion cubic feet of gas and 610,000 barrels of condensate, marking a key milestone in its US Gulf Coast expansion.

Everest Metals has reported strong progress across its Western Australian projects, including maiden and upgraded resource estimates at Revere, Mt Edon, and Mt Dimer, alongside advancing mining and proprietary processing technology.

Godolphin Resources has unveiled a significant polymetallic sulphide discovery at Cousin Jack within its Lewis Ponds Project, alongside progressing an IPO to spin out its Narraburra Rare Earths asset into Matrix Critical Minerals.

Great Divide Mining Ltd has marked a key milestone by starting gold production and dispatching concentrate shipments from its Challenger Gold Mine, while advancing exploration at Coonambula.

Michael Hill International reported a 2% rise in group sales and a comparable EBIT increase of up to 57% for FY26, driven by strong performances in Canada and Australia alongside disciplined cost management.

Rua Gold’s Auld Creek Project has qualified for New Zealand’s new Fast-Track Approvals Act 2024, promising a faster permitting timeline and reduced regulatory risk as the company advances toward mine development.