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Accelerate Resources has completed three large-diameter diamond holes at its Area 42 manganese project, with visual mineralisation recorded in each hole. The standout hole covered a 72m downhole span and ended in mineralised chert breccia, but assays and metallurgical results are still pending.

Aeris Environmental’s FY2026 annual report pairs international commercial progress with a $5.03 million operating cash drain, $9.22 million in net liabilities and an auditor-highlighted material uncertainty over its ability to continue as a going concern. The company says it will need extended related-party loan terms and further funding while converting its technology and chemicals pipeline into recurring revenue.

Prophecy International entered FY27 with sharply lower revenue, negative net assets and just $1 million in cash after a difficult restructuring year. Management has cut costs and launched its ProdataIQ AI product, but the auditor has warned of material uncertainty around the company's ability to continue as a going concern.

Quixxi has secured a four-year A$635,238 contract with a major Italian industrial group for its Clarity AI governance platform. The win strengthens the case for WhiteHawk’s proposed acquisition, but WhiteHawk will not benefit financially unless shareholders approve the deal and completion follows.

FirstWave Cloud Technology has sharply reduced its FY26 loss and generated positive operating cash flow as network monitoring and Latin American revenue accelerated. But a $5.35 million net current asset deficiency, covenant breach and planned capital raise leave the turnaround dependent on continued execution.

Prophecy International’s revenue fell 15% and its statutory loss widened to $7.9 million in FY26, leaving the software group with $1 million in cash and negative net assets. A major restructure, new debtor finance facility and AI product launch offer a recovery plan, but the auditor has warned of material uncertainty around the company’s ability to continue as a going concern.

FBR has cut its annual loss dramatically and moved its first Mantis welding robot into commissioning, but year-end cash of just A$27,814 leaves the company dependent on fundraising, tax funding and successful delivery. Its audited accounts flag a material uncertainty over whether the robotics developer can continue as a going concern.

Merino & Co cut its FY2026 loss by 20% as China revenue more than doubled, but group revenue declined and cash reserves fell sharply. The auditor highlighted a material uncertainty over the company’s ability to continue as a going concern.

Felix Group Holdings grew FY26 revenue and contracted ARR after acquiring Nexvia, but operating losses and cash outflows widened sharply. The ASX-listed software company is now relying on a post-year-end capital raising while it narrows its strategy to Australia and New Zealand.

EQ Resources has completed a sharp financial turnaround, moving from solvency concerns to a A$7.1 million FY2026 profit and A$28.2 million of cash. The recovery comes with lower annual production, serious safety shortcomings and substantial dilution, leaving execution as the test for its A$39 million Mt Carbine expansion.

Metallium has moved Flash Joule Heating from tiny laboratory tests to multi-reactor campaigns in Texas, backed by feedstock contracts, offtake and A$125 million raised during FY2026. Yet the ASX-listed group remains pre-revenue, lost A$42.8 million and says continued access to funding is a material uncertainty.

TradeWindow is targeting 13% to 18% revenue growth in FY27 and expects to approach EBITDA breakeven, while preparing to shift its primary listing from the NZX to the ASX. The freight software company also reported rising recurring revenue, stronger customer economics and NZ$4.0 million in cash at 30 June 2026.