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Nanoveu’s ECS-DoT edge-AI chip has proven its mettle in live drone trials with up to 51% energy efficiency gains, while the acquisition of Spinoff Robotics adds proprietary drone platforms and engineering talent to accelerate commercialisation.

Firebird Metals has achieved a key milestone under the ARENA Battery Breakthrough Initiative, unlocking a A$1 million non-dilutive payment and progressing site development for its Australian Demonstration Plant in Perth.

Sunrise Energy Metals pushed forward its Syerston Scandium Project with key permitting, FEED study progress, and a Concept Level Study for tripling scandium oxide output. The company also made a strategic US$5 million investment in Agni Semiconductor, signalling a pivot into downstream scandium-enabled technologies.

IperionX has secured approximately US$50 million through a public offering of American Depositary Shares, targeting the scale-up of its titanium production and expansion of key US facilities.

FOS Capital's subsidiary has landed a $1 million contract for lighting at Monash Medical Clinic, boosting its order book to $10 million and reinforcing its healthcare sector presence.

Nanoveu has completed its acquisition of Singapore’s Spinoff Robotics, gaining validated drone platforms and engineering talent to fast-track its ECS-DoT edge-AI silicon integration for advanced aerial applications.

Radius Residential Care boosted its profit before tax by 37% to $14.3 million in FY26, driven by strong operational performance and strategic acquisitions. The group now operates over 2,000 beds across 25 care homes and four villages, with a focus on high-acuity care and diversified services including home support and catering.

ALS Limited (ASX:ALQ) has delivered a landmark FY26 with underlying net profit after tax surging 25.8% to $381.2 million, beating 2027 targets a year early and raising its dividend by 10%. The company continues to invest heavily in automation, digital initiatives, and laboratory expansions while advancing its climate strategy amid a post-year-end cyber incident.

Nanoveu’s EMASS has demonstrated the first-ever fusion of real-time keyword detection and voice recognition running simultaneously on its ECS-DoT edge AI co-processor at sub-milliwatt power, delivering fast, private voice intelligence with minimal battery impact.

Goodman NZ (NZX:GNZ) posted a 126% jump in statutory profit to $248 million for FY26, underpinned by strong property revaluations and leasing gains. The group completed its corporatisation and stapling, launched a property funds management platform, and progressed a development pipeline exceeding $1 billion.

Sprintex has landed a three-year exclusive distribution agreement in Taiwan with Shing Yu, including a paid trial at TSMC’s wastewater facilities aiming to cut energy use by half.

ClearVue Technologies has secured A$6 million through a $5 million institutional placement and a fully underwritten $1 million Share Purchase Plan, aiming to bolster its balance sheet and fund international expansion and product development.