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Merino & Co. has secured a strategic offtake and distribution agreement with Chinese apparel giant BINJORA, marking a significant step into the Chinese market with an initial order exceeding $50,000. The partnership also includes co-branded product development for Australia, leveraging BINJORA’s manufacturing strengths.

Amaero Ltd has updated its FY2026 financial guidance, forecasting revenue between A$30 million and A$35 million; a staggering 800%-900% increase year-over-year; and announced a A$50 million capital raise to expand production capacity and reduce costs.

ABx Group’s latest ANSTO leach tests confirm over 70% extraction of critical heavy rare earths dysprosium and terbium from its Deep Leads project, reinforcing its path to producing a mixed rare earth carbonate sample by year-end.

Brazilian Rare Earths Limited has obtained the final regulatory approval to operate its rare earth pilot plant in Brazil’s largest petrochemical complex, setting the stage for pilot operations in mid-2026.

PolyNovo Limited stands to benefit from proposed U.S. Medicare changes that introduce a flat reimbursement rate for outpatient wound care skin substitutes, potentially reshaping the competitive landscape in favour of cost-effective, clinically proven products.

IperionX has boosted its titanium powder capacity by 60% with no extra capital, cutting unit costs to $55/kg, and is now accelerating a US Department of Defense-backed expansion to 1,400 tpa aiming for the lowest-cost titanium production in America.

Tamboran Resources Corporation advances its Beetaloo Basin gas project with record well flow rates and strategic partnerships, targeting initial production by mid-2026. The company is also progressing a farmout for Phase 2 acreage amid rising East Coast gas demand.

Fenix Resources has locked in exclusive 30-year mining rights over a 290 million tonne iron ore resource at the Weld Range Project, significantly extending its mine life and production capacity. This strategic partnership with Sinosteel Midwest and Baowu Steel Group positions Fenix for ambitious growth in Western Australia's Mid-West.

Metal Powder Works has achieved a key validation milestone for its commercially pure titanium powder, confirming performance on par with industry benchmarks for cold spray applications. This breakthrough positions MPW to expand into the lucrative aerospace and advanced manufacturing markets.

Osteopore Limited reported a 6% increase in revenue to $1.56 million for the half-year ended June 2025, alongside a slight rise in net loss driven by expanded product development and compliance costs. The company secured key regulatory approvals and broadened its distribution footprint in Asia and the US.

Chimeric Therapeutics reported a reduced net loss of $10.43 million for FY2025, driven by cost efficiencies and strategic project reprioritisation, while making significant clinical progress in its CAR T-cell and NK cell therapy programs.

Wide Open Agriculture Limited has trimmed its annual loss to $7.09 million while expanding its lupin protein sales pipeline across key international markets and optimizing production in Germany.