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JB Hi-Fi posted modest sales growth in Australia and The Good Guys during Q3 FY26, while New Zealand sales declined amid rising supplier costs and stock shortages heading into a critical trading period.

Ioneer Ltd has raised US$50 million to push forward its fully permitted Rhyolite Ridge lithium-boron project in Nevada, buoyed by a federal court ruling upholding project approvals and ongoing strategic partner discussions.

IperionX has transitioned its Virginia titanium operations to continuous 24/7 production, ramping proprietary HAMR™ titanium powder output to 4.2 metric tons in March and targeting 200 tons per annum by the end of 2026. Alongside manufacturing capacity expansions and strong U.S. Department of War backing, the company advances its critical minerals project in Tennessee.

Cycliq Group’s Q3 FY2026 customer receipts fell 23% year-on-year to $561k, though a late March UpRide Birthday campaign injected $256k in revenue. Operating cash outflows reflect prior quarter cost settlements, with hopes for cost normalisation and sales momentum in Q4.

ION Video has trimmed its monthly cash burn to $148,000, beating management’s forecast, and expects to maintain sufficient funding until at least mid-2027. Meanwhile, early-stage discussions with tech giants Meta and Alphabet remain active but non-binding.

ION Video Ltd has responded to ASX inquiries by confirming its recent discussions with Meta Platforms and Alphabet remain preliminary, with no binding agreements or commercial terms agreed. The company emphasised that the engagements are exploratory and non-binding, explaining why earlier disclosure was not required.

ION Video has entered substantive early-stage discussions with Meta and Alphabet, exploring potential applications of its patented video virtualization technology. These talks are part of a broader engagement with major global tech players, though no formal deals have yet been struck.

BrainChip Holdings has inked a global licensing agreement with Korea’s EDGEAI, granting access to its Akida 2 neuromorphic AI technology for EDGEAI’s upcoming semiconductor products. The deal includes milestone payments and royalties, marking a significant step in BrainChip’s global expansion and the growing edge AI market.

Aldoro Resources has revealed a major extension of mineralisation at its Kameelburg project, including a newly identified strontium-rich layer amid soaring global prices. This discovery could reshape the critical minerals landscape.

Vection Technologies has secured approximately $4 million in new orders for its Algho AI platform, spanning 10 diverse industry verticals and reinforcing its strong momentum following a record half-year performance.

Nanoveu’s subsidiary EMASS has unveiled a breakthrough reference design that integrates inertial sensing with edge AI to enable always-on, ultra-low-power voice interaction in hearable devices. This innovation promises to extend battery life while delivering real-time, hands-free voice control without cloud reliance.

Close the Loop Limited reported a significant half-year loss driven by intangible asset impairments, yet underlying operations show promise with packaging sales up 18% and positive adjusted earnings.