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Elsight reported a robust 32% increase in annual revenue for 2024, driven by a strategic pivot towards the defense sector, which now accounts for over half of its total revenue. The company’s expanding customer base and debt elimination position it well for growth in 2025.

BluGlass Limited has secured over A$4 million in new contracts and filed three US patents for high-power tunable GaN lasers, reinforcing its leadership in visible laser technology and expanding its footprint in strategic photonics markets.

DroneShield Limited reports a 6.3% increase in 2024 revenue to $57.5 million, underpinned by a doubling of SaaS sales and a robust $1.2 billion sales pipeline heading into 2025.

Battery Age Minerals has nearly doubled its landholding at the Bleiberg Project in Austria, securing a strategic corridor rich in zinc and germanium. This expansion positions the company to address growing global supply concerns amid China's export restrictions.

Nimy Resources has defined a significant gallium Exploration Target at its Block 3 Prospect in Western Australia, estimating up to 14.3 million tonnes of mineralised material with promising grades. This milestone positions the company at the forefront of gallium exploration amid rising global demand.

Viridis Mining and Minerals has announced a substantial upgrade to its Colossus Ionic Adsorption Clay Rare Earth Element Project, reporting a 140% increase in its JORC-compliant Mineral Resource Estimate. This positions Colossus as the largest and highest-grade IAC rare earth resource globally, with significant implications for the rare earth sector.

Battery Age Minerals has verified the presence of Germanium-76 in concentrate from Austria’s historic Bleiberg mine, positioning the project as a strategic supplier for semiconductor materials amid tightening global supply.