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Latrobe Magnesium (ASX: LMG) is set for leadership change with Robert Stein stepping in as CEO from October 2026, while Peter Mizera takes charge of the Construction Committee, underpinning the company’s push towards magnesium metal production.

Connexion Mobility Ltd delivered a standout Q4 FY26 with 12% revenue growth to $3.4 million and an 83% jump in net profit before tax, fuelled by software subscription gains, GM Canada’s Enhanced Exposure Program, and the strategic acquisition of Hallam Road Automotive.

Adisyn has confirmed a repeatable, industrial-scale graphene deposition process compatible with semiconductor manufacturing temperatures, while advancing exclusive radar absorption technology for drones with major partners.

Lynas Rare Earths posted a record A$288.9 million in quarterly sales for Q4 FY26, driven by higher prices and heavy rare earth sales. The company advanced its Malaysia heavy rare earth facility despite a cost surge and appointed Pol Le Roux as interim CEO.

Plenti Group delivered a record quarter with $536 million in loan originations and maintained strong credit metrics, setting a robust foundation for FY27 growth and profitability targets.

Weebit Nano has lifted its FY 2026 revenue forecast by over 12%, citing growth in customer projects ahead of its full-year results.

Marlin Global's portfolio delivered a 2.0% gross return in Q2 2026, driven by rebounds in ICON and semiconductor holdings, but lagged a strong US market rally led by AI and chip stocks.

Firebird Metals has achieved a key milestone under the ARENA Battery Breakthrough Initiative, unlocking a A$1 million non-dilutive payment and progressing site development for its Australian Demonstration Plant in Perth.

Latrobe Magnesium has secured a binding $16 million funding deal with Long State Investment to complete commissioning and expand its Demonstration Plant, marking a crucial step towards commercial magnesium metal production.

Element 25 is pushing ahead with its Butcherbird manganese mine expansion in Western Australia and developing a first-of-its-kind US high-purity manganese sulphate facility, backed by major OEM partnerships and a US$166 million DOE grant.

Element 25 has locked in a US$166 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to fund its Louisiana high-purity manganese sulphate monohydrate (HPMSM) facility, reinforcing its role in the evolving battery materials supply chain.

Lynas Rare Earths has deepened its footprint in Southeast Asia with a strategic A$50 million investment in JS Link’s new magnet factory in Malaysia, aiming to capture growth in automotive and renewable sectors.