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Duratec Limited has delivered its strongest half-year performance to date, reporting record revenue and gross profit across its diversified engineering and construction services. The company’s investor briefing highlighted robust order books, strategic growth in Defence and Energy sectors, and expansion into new regional 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.

Alpha HPA Limited reports a surge in semiconductor sector demand driven by AI infrastructure expansion, with significant upgrades in Letters of Intent from key Japanese customers and ongoing capacity expansion.

Sparc Technologies has secured a $680,000 non-dilutive advance on its anticipated FY26 R&D tax refund, strengthening its cash flow as it accelerates commercialisation of its graphene additive ecosparc and green hydrogen ventures.

Sparc Technologies has formalised a collaboration with HydroGraph Clean Power to test and potentially commercialise graphene-enhanced additives for protective coatings, aiming to revolutionise corrosion protection.

WA Kaolin Limited reported a $5.06 million half-year loss despite a 257% revenue surge, grappling with operational setbacks and regulatory challenges. The company’s recent debt restructuring and trading suspension signal a critical juncture as it seeks to stabilise and recapitalise.

Lithium Energy Limited has reported promising initial assay results from its latest drilling program at the Burke-Mt Dromedary graphite deposits, revealing substantial high-grade graphite mineralisation that could expand and unify its resource base.

Nanoveu Limited reported a dramatic revenue increase driven by its strategic acquisition of Embedded A.I. Systems, while losses widened as it invests heavily in semiconductor commercialisation. The company’s recent $7.5 million capital raise aims to fuel its next growth phase.

ClearVue Technologies reported a 9% reduced half-year loss of $5.25 million, while pushing forward with significant advancements in its solar glass technology and expanding global licensing partnerships.

Matrix Composites & Engineering Ltd reported a $9.4 million loss for the half-year ending December 2025, driven by a 32% drop in revenue to $26.9 million. Despite the weak first half, the company anticipates a robust second half to meet or exceed last year’s full-year revenue.

Scentre Group reported robust 2025 results with a 4.9% rise in Funds From Operations and record customer visitation, while progressing key sustainability and growth initiatives.

Scentre Group has reported a robust 2025 financial year with Funds From Operations rising 4.9% and distributions up 3.4%, underpinned by record occupancy and strong customer engagement. The Group also advanced its sustainability agenda, exceeding interim net zero targets and progressing major redevelopment projects.