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Metal Powder Works has partnered with CenterLine to develop Kirksite alloy powders for cold spray automotive tooling, targeting a USD 100-300 million market. This collaboration aims to enhance tooling repair speed and cost-efficiency in the automotive sector.

Provaris Energy reported a 59% increase in its half-year loss to $2.09 million, driven by higher project development costs amid progress in hydrogen and carbon capture technologies. The company raised over $3.5 million in capital and is advancing key milestones for its hydrogen shipping and liquid CO2 tank projects.

Advanced Energy Minerals reports a sharp revenue increase alongside a substantial net loss for 2025, completing a major plant expansion and raising $44.8 million in its IPO.

Environmental Clean Technologies Limited reported a $2.58 million loss for the half-year ended December 2025, marking a strategic pivot with the acquisition of Terrajoule Pty Ltd and exclusive rights to innovative remediation technology.

6K Additive, a US-based metal powder innovator, reports a 3.85% revenue dip to US$17.7 million and narrows net loss to US$17.9 million in its first ASX-listed year. The company plans a fivefold capacity expansion backed by significant government grants and a US$27.4 million loan.

PPK Group Limited has reported a remarkable turnaround with a $10.5 million profit for H1 2026, driven by a significant non-cash gain from its Li-S Energy investment and strategic portfolio adjustments.

Metal Powder Works Limited reported a substantial increase in its half-year loss to $3.7 million, driven by investments in production scaling and market expansion. Revenue more than doubled, reflecting strong demand in defence, aerospace, and nuclear sectors.

Alpha HPA Limited reported a $22.5 million loss for the half-year ending December 2025, driven by ongoing investment in its HPA First Project. Despite the loss, strong demand from semiconductor and battery sectors and a recent $225 million capital raise position the company for significant growth.

Eden Innovations is investing in new R&D equipment to enhance its carbon nanotube concrete technology, targeting the booming AI data centre market with improved heat dissipation and electromagnetic shielding.

Locksley Resources has initiated diamond drilling at its Desert Antimony Mine in California, aiming to expand known high-grade mineralisation and support US critical minerals supply chains.

Vital Metals has reported exceptional surface assay results from its Nechalacho Rare Earths and Niobium Project in Canada, revealing ultra-high-grade mineralisation beyond its flagship Tardiff deposit. These findings underpin an aggressive resource expansion strategy ahead of a 2027 Pre-Feasibility Study.

Advanced Innergy Holdings Ltd (ASX:AIH) has reported a robust FY25 performance highlighted by a successful IPO and strong growth across its core segments, setting a confident tone for FY26.