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Nanoveu Limited has completed its strategic acquisition of EMASS, advancing its foothold in ultra-low-power AI-driven edge computing. The company also strengthened its leadership team and secured additional capital to fuel growth.

Heavy Minerals Limited is on the cusp of releasing its Port Gregory Garnet Project Pre-Feasibility Study, while simultaneously exploring a promising new industrial minerals opportunity and advancing funding efforts.

Falcon Metals confirms robust mineralogical quality at its Farrelly Mineral Sands deposit and reveals promising gold structures at Pyramid Hill, underpinning a strategic exploration push in Victoria.

Sparc Technologies has progressed to Stage 2 of its Sparc Hydrogen joint venture with pilot plant commissioning slated for mid-2025, while also securing its first patent for photocatalytic water splitting technology in Morocco. Concurrently, its graphene-based additive ecosparc® demonstrates promising field trial results, underpinning commercial momentum.

Titomic Limited advances its strategic U.S. footprint with a new Huntsville facility set to open in June 2025, securing major defense collaborations and expanding commercial momentum in additive manufacturing.

First Graphene Limited reported a successful A$2.4 million capital raise alongside promising progress in its PureGRAPH-CEM product trials in the UK and South Africa, while securing key patents and expanding distribution across Asia and South America.

Alexium International Group reported a challenging Q3 FY2025 with lower revenues due to softness in the US bedding market, while making significant technological strides and maintaining a solid funding position.

Titomic Limited has entered a strategic teaming agreement with REPKON USA to jointly develop and apply its kinetic fusion cold spray technology for advanced defense manufacturing, focusing on repairs and performance enhancements of critical military assets.

Ionic Rare Earths has revealed preliminary Life Cycle Assessment results showing its magnet recycling process could reduce CO2 emissions by 30-50% compared to traditional rare earth oxide production, positioning the company as a sustainability leader in the UK and European rare earth supply chains.

BlueScope Steel reported steady revenue of $8.59 billion for the first half of FY2025, maintaining solid earnings despite challenging raw material costs and subdued housing demand. The company’s diversified operations and ongoing capital investments underpin its resilience amid market headwinds.

BlueScope reported a $179 million net profit for 1H FY2025 amid challenging steel market conditions, while announcing a 30 cents per share dividend and a $240 million buy-back plan. The company is banking on cost initiatives and market recovery to boost earnings in the second half.

BlueScope Steel’s half-year results for December 2024 reveal a sharp 63% decline in underlying NPAT amid lower steel spreads and rising costs, yet the company raises its interim dividend and extends its share buy-back program, signaling confidence in a recovering second half.