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Grange Resources delivered a steady first quarter in 2026 with solid production at Savage River, no lost time injuries for nearly three years, and progressing financing for its North Pit Underground project.

Nexsen Limited has cleared a major FDA regulatory hurdle for its StrepSure rapid Group B Streptococcus test, confirmed a clear 510(k) submission pathway, and secured over A$1.7 million in non-dilutive grants to expand clinical validation and market rollout in Asia-Pacific and neonatal diagnostics.

Icetana AI reported a 51% year-on-year jump in annual recurring revenue to $2.6 million but faced a $1.2 million net operating cash outflow in Q3 FY26, prompting plans for a capital raise amid expected cash flow improvements.

X2M Connect accelerated revenue growth in Q3 FY26 with a 67% increase, driven by strong demand in South Korea and new Australian smart community deals. The company’s capital raise and expanding customer base underpin its push into new markets despite ongoing cash burn.

GenusPlus has landed a $110 million turnkey contract to engineer, build, and commission the Koolunga Battery Energy Storage System in South Australia, marking a major milestone in its clean energy infrastructure push.

De.mem Limited has extended its growth streak with record quarterly cash receipts of approximately $10.4 million, a 31% increase year-on-year, alongside positive operating cash flow of $504,000 for the March 2026 quarter.

Ainsworth Game Technology’s FY25 results reveal a mixed bag: a 9% dip in underlying profit to $21.1 million, a hefty $43.1 million goodwill impairment tied to North America, and a strategic pivot with a new acting CEO. Strong Asia Pacific growth and new product launches contrast with margin pressures and a shrinking cash position.

Cycliq Group’s Q3 FY2026 customer receipts fell 23% year-on-year to $561k, though a late March UpRide Birthday campaign injected $256k in revenue. Operating cash outflows reflect prior quarter cost settlements, with hopes for cost normalisation and sales momentum in Q4.

Yancoal Australia posted a record 38.6 million tonnes of attributable saleable coal in 2025, up 5% on 2024, but net profit after tax plunged 64% to A$440 million amid softer coal prices. The miner maintained disciplined cost control and declared A$769 million in fully franked dividends.

Firebrick Pharma secured regulatory approval for Nasodine Nasal Spray in Indonesia and launched Nasodine Throat Spray in Singapore and Fiji, while raising $1.5 million to fuel growth. The company aims to quadruple its product and market footprint within three years.

Recce Pharmaceuticals has cleared a critical regulatory hurdle in Indonesia with a successful inspection of its Phase 3 clinical trial site for diabetic foot infections, paving the way for potential approval in 2026 amid a large and growing market.

AdAlta, Oribiotech, and Cell Therapies have inked a Memorandum of Understanding to deploy Oribiotech’s IRO automated cell therapy manufacturing platform in Australia and Asia Pacific, aiming to slash costs and boost production speed for CAR-T therapies.