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Civmec Limited has reported a robust Q3 FY25 with a $285 million boost to its order book, now exceeding $760 million, while positioning itself for significant naval shipbuilding opportunities through strategic acquisitions and government-backed projects.

Sparc Technologies is progressing its innovative green hydrogen pilot plant and graphene-based anti-corrosion trials, supported by a recent A$2.7 million capital raise to accelerate commercialisation and R&D.

Torque Metals has won a $144,500 co-funded drilling grant from the Western Australian government to explore down-plunge extensions of high-grade gold at its Paris Gold Project, potentially expanding its resource base.

Aurora Labs has reached a critical design freeze milestone under its Australian Defence Force contract, advancing its novel 3D-printed propulsion system towards testing and validation phases.

Capral Limited reported steady 2024 financial results with solid profitability despite softer residential markets, while announcing board changes and continuing its share buy-back program.

Maas Group Holdings has reaffirmed its FY25 underlying EBITDA guidance of $215 million to $245 million, driven by recent acquisitions and growth in construction materials and renewable energy sectors.

Tivan Limited and Sumitomo Corporation have formalised a joint venture to develop the Speewah Fluorite Project in Western Australia, marking a major step toward establishing Australia’s inaugural fluorite mining and processing operation.

EcoGraf Limited has been granted a second Australian patent for its HFfree® purification technology, reinforcing its position in the sustainable battery materials market. This patent extends protection for its innovative graphite purification process critical to lithium-ion battery anode production and recycling.

Ampol Limited has unveiled its 2025 strategic roadmap focusing on refinery upgrades, retail expansion, and energy transition initiatives, aiming to boost margins and operational efficiency.

Austal Limited has announced a record-breaking $14.2 billion order book, underpinned by strong US and Australian defence contracts, and raised its FY2025 EBIT guidance to at least $80 million.

Papyrus Australia has issued a revised Appendix 4C for the March 2025 quarter, correcting the treatment of $527k in R&D expenditure previously reported as cash payments. This adjustment also impacts prior monthly and quarterly cash flow reports dating back to November 2024.

Venus Metals Corporation’s subsidiary Redscope has won a $52,500 grant from the WA Government to co-fund diamond drilling at the Pincher Copper Project, targeting a significant geophysical anomaly. Drilling is set to begin in June 2025, advancing exploration of a promising volcanogenic massive sulphide system.