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Li-S Energy has secured vital approvals to airfreight lithium-sulfur prototype cells to the United States, paving the way for direct engagement with US defence and drone sectors.

Channel Infrastructure NZ Limited has accelerated key project completions and expanded contract scope, prompting a raised EBITDA forecast for FY2026 amid an uncertain fuel demand outlook.

Li-S Energy secured $1.9 million from ARENA to fund a feasibility study scaling production to 1 GWh, expanded its Battery Testing Centre, and delivered its first drone battery pack under a government program, while progressing key transport certifications.

Gold Hydrogen is poised to begin flow testing at its Ramsay Project, targeting separate Natural Hydrogen and Helium zones, while advancing green methanol and helium commercialisation studies amid robust market demand.

H3 Energy confirms promising gas flow potential at Warro and appoints LAB Energy to secure partners for Alinya, while facing a critical cash crunch.

Orbital Corporation advances its UAV engine production and hybrid propulsion technology while managing a $0.5 million net cash outflow in Q1 2026, supported by a $43 million business pipeline and new international contracts.

Hazer Group has completed a key Process Design Package with KBR, unlocking large-scale commercial potential for its methane pyrolysis technology. The company also signed a non-binding graphite offtake LOI with Green Steel WA and qualified its graphite for concrete and asphalt applications, all while maintaining a solid cash position and reducing cash burn.

Sprintex Limited has inked an exclusive distribution agreement with ChoisTechnics Corp. to expand its hydrogen fuel cell compressor presence in South Korea, targeting key mobility and stationary markets.

Titomic Limited has secured a significant $1.7 million purchase order from the Netherlands’ Royal NLR, reinforcing its foothold in European aerospace and defense additive manufacturing.

BPH Global is expanding its seaweed biomass research to develop renewable biofuels like biohydrogen and biocrude, aiming to carve out a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels in energy and transport sectors.

Qantas Airways has updated its interim dividend announcement, confirming a fully franked payment of AUD 0.198 per share for the half-year ending December 2025, with a clarified NZD equivalent amount.

BluGlass has embarked on a A$1.25 million development program with a major US defence prime, receiving an initial A$560,000 order to develop cutting-edge visible GaN lasers for aerospace and defence applications.