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New Frontier Minerals advances its Harts Range heavy rare earths project with imminent drilling and secures a strategic alliance to develop its NWQ copper assets, positioning itself strongly in critical minerals supply.

New Frontier Minerals has raised $2.25 million to fast-track development of its Harts Range rare earths project, leveraging a promising new processing technology from Metallium Ltd. The capital injection supports an imminent drilling campaign and advances a mining lease application in Queensland.

Atturra Limited reported a robust 24% increase in both revenue and underlying EBITDA for FY25, propelled by its cloud platform, AI innovations, and defence sector contracts. The company forecasts continued momentum into FY26 with ambitious growth targets.

SRG Global has landed $650 million worth of contracts spanning water, defence, energy, and more across Australia and New Zealand, reinforcing its position as a diversified infrastructure leader.

HiTech Group Australia has reported its strongest financial year yet in FY25, with solid revenue growth and a robust balance sheet, while facing margin pressures in the first half of FY26 due to government spending shifts.

Verbrec Limited has reported a strong FY2025 with record margins and resumed dividend payments after more than a decade, alongside strategic moves including a key acquisition and divestment.

Cobalt Blue Holdings has significantly upgraded the economics of its Kwinana Cobalt Refinery project, driven by a sharp rebound in cobalt prices following market disruptions in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The company is advancing towards a Final Investment Decision with key permits and supply agreements in place.

xReality Group Limited reported a robust 36% revenue increase in FY25, driven by rapid expansion of its Operator XR platform and strategic balance sheet improvements. The company’s optimistic outlook for FY26 is underpinned by new contracts, AI investments, and international distributor expansion.

Coventry Group reports a challenging FY25 with revenue slipping 1.7% and EBITDA plunging 40.9%, but early FY26 results show promising recovery driven by cost cuts and ERP system stabilisation.

Tasmea Limited has announced the acquisition of WorkPac Group for up to A$60.7 million, significantly enhancing its workforce solutions capabilities and positioning the company for growth amid Australia's skilled labour shortages.

Tasmea Limited reported robust FY25 financial results with a 74% jump in net profit after tax, driven by organic growth and strategic acquisitions. The company reaffirmed its FY26 guidance, supported by a $43 million institutional placement to fuel further expansion.

Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has acquired a UK-based interceptor drone business for A$10 million, adding a cutting-edge counter-drone capability to its portfolio. The move positions EOS as a leader in advanced drone defense technology with a commercial launch expected within two years.