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CurveBeam AI has launched a Share Purchase Plan offering eligible shareholders a 10% discount on new shares, aiming to raise up to $2 million alongside a pending $5 million placement.

Audeara has reached a key milestone as its chip-level AI licensing partnership with Optek enters commercial production, receiving initial purchase orders worth about A$31,000. This validates Audeara’s scalable fee-per-chip licensing model and sets the stage for broader applications in audio and hearing health.

Iondrive has launched its first five-tonne IONSolv™ production campaign in North America, aiming to produce about 1.4 tonnes of mixed rare earth oxide from recycled permanent magnets by Q4 2026. This milestone bridges lab validation and commercial-scale plans while supporting US supply chain independence.

Boresight Ltd (ASX: BST) marked its ASX debut in June with a successful $8 million IPO, reporting a 55% revenue increase in FY26 and securing a major US manufacturing expansion to meet rising defence drone demand.

Iondrive Limited has independently confirmed strong rare earth recoveries from U.S. magnet waste and gained Oklahoma government support for its first commercial processing module, advancing its U.S. commercialisation strategy.

Ioneer Ltd continues to build momentum on its Rhyolite Ridge lithium-boron project, signing strategic MOUs with Korean partners and navigating a legal appeal while preparing for construction.

Australian Silica Quartz Group (ASQ) finalises its acquisition of Australian Kaolin, securing a 47Mt kaolin resource and mining approval for a 250,000 tonne per annum operation. The company progresses kaolin beneficiation in China, explores high purity quartz projects, and advances gold targets at Koolyanobbing, supported by a $1.33m cash position.

Nodestream has advanced its defence strategy with key leadership hires, a $6.5 million capital raise, and fresh product launches, while expanding its footprint in the US and European markets.

Firebird Metals has validated its proprietary Lithium Manganese Rich (LMR) cathode materials, achieving discharge capacities on par with commercial references and significantly surpassing conventional LFP and high-nickel NCM cathodes. This milestone underscores Firebird's integrated battery materials strategy and sets the stage for advanced optimisation at its Australian Demonstration Plant.

Siren Gold's mining permit application for Sams Creek was declined, yet the company reports strong exploration progress at Queen Charlotte and Langdons projects, positioning for future drilling.

Dreadnought Resources is progressing its Star of Mangaroon open pit towards production while nearly doubling high-grade gold resources at Metzke’s Find. The company also extends critical metals potential with strong niobium and rare earth intercepts at Mangaroon.

Australian Foundation Investment Company (ASX:AFI) posted a 3% increase in net profit for FY26, holding dividends steady with a special payout amid portfolio underperformance against the ASX 200.