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Atomos Limited has obtained a new $10 million finance facility from Commonwealth Bank of Australia to support strategic growth initiatives and product development, while also reducing the cost of its existing loan. The company reconfirms its FY26 revenue and EBITDA guidance despite ongoing global uncertainties.

PaySauce reported a 12% year-on-year rise in processing fee revenue for Q4 2026, driven by customer growth and service simplification, alongside launching its Global Payroll Platform in Australia. Annual recurring revenue grew 6% to NZD 8.9 million despite some quarter-on-quarter softness.

Marquee Resources has entered a 24-month patent license and option agreement with UT-Battelle LLC, granting access to advanced rare earth element separation technologies from Oak Ridge National Laboratory. This positions Marquee to explore downstream processing opportunities for its Redlings REE Project in Western Australia.

IODM Limited has renewed its commercial agreement with Convera for the UK higher education sector, increasing its revenue share and shifting to a non-exclusive arrangement that broadens its market opportunities.

Macarthur Minerals Limited (ASX:MIO) has obtained Program of Work approval from the Western Australian Department of Mines, enabling bulk sampling and infrastructure development at its Lake Giles Iron Project. This milestone supports the company’s strategic progression toward potential production.

Zinc of Ireland NL (ASX: ZMI) has entered a binding agreement to acquire Dutch metals technology company Meclex, integrating proprietary hydrometallurgical processes ARGO and VOLTA with its Kildare Zinc project. The company also announced a $5.5 million placement to support exploration and technology development alongside new board appointments.

Orora has lowered its FY26 EBIT forecast for its Saverglass business due to direct operational impacts and indirect market shifts stemming from the ongoing Middle East conflict, while maintaining stable guidance for other segments.

Xamble Group Limited is set to complete its acquisition of a majority stake in YouthsToday, expanding its influencer marketing platform across Southeast Asia and initiating an AI-driven transformation to enhance profitability and efficiency.

Vmoto Limited forecasts FY26 sales revenue between $73.5 million and $85 million, marking a 57% to 82% increase over FY25, driven by growing orders, strategic partnerships, and regulatory trends favouring electric motorcycles in key markets.

Aguia Resources’ Brazilian subsidiary has achieved a key regulatory milestone with official fertiliser registration, enabling commercial sales of its PAMPAFOS phosphate product in Brazil’s large agricultural market.

Pro Medicus Limited’s U.S. subsidiary has signed a five-year, A$23 million contract to implement its cloud-based Visage 7 Enterprise Imaging Platform across the University of Maryland Medical System. The rollout is planned to begin immediately, with go-live targeted for early 2027.

Macallum New Energy has progressed its seismic exploration in the North Perth Basin with the Barberton 3D survey underway and Condor 2D survey approved, while appointing Greenwood Capital Partners to enhance its UK and European market presence.