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Black Bear Minerals has engaged Ausenco for detailed restart studies at its Shafter Silver Project, while securing a non-binding financing support letter from Export Finance Australia to explore funding pathways aligned with U.S.-Australia critical minerals priorities.

Optiscan and Mayo Clinic have completed all key engineering milestones in their two-year partnership to develop a digital endomicroscopic imaging system for robotic surgery, extending their agreement to support further clinical and commercial planning.

FortifAI has appointed Kelly Herrell, a seasoned Silicon Valley CEO with a track record of scaling infrastructure tech companies to IPO and acquisition, as its new CEO. Herrell’s leadership aims to accelerate commercialisation of FortifAI’s AI Data Plane technology through its Nol8 subsidiary.

Tivan has produced 195 kg of acidgrade fluorspar at 98.6% CaF2 from its Speewah mini-pilot, exceeding the 97% market standard and setting the stage for a full pilot and offtake negotiations.

1414 Degrees has formed an Aerospace, Drone & Defence Advisory Board featuring six veterans from top defence and aerospace firms to accelerate the rollout of its SiNTL silicon anode battery technology targeting drones and adjacent markets.

Papyrus Australia has secured a key milestone under its TBS Mining Contract by executing a board production deal with a Vietnam manufacturer, while raising $325,000 to support commercial scale-up and facility establishment.

Gorilla Gold Mines has reported a fresh wave of high-grade gold intercepts at its Sovereign Deposit, significantly extending the mineralised zone within its North Kalgoorlie Hub portfolio.

KTEK Aerosystems has restarted deliveries after Middle East conflict-related supply chain disruptions, shipping an initial A$500,000 order and aiming for 150 units per month within five months.

Advanced Energy Minerals (ASX:AEM) is ramping up its Cap-Chat high purity alumina production, targeting 3,000 tpa by mid-2026 and planning to double capacity to 6,000 tpa by 2029 amid a forecast supply deficit and surging demand.

Bubs Australia expects FY26 revenue between $105 million and $115 million, with underlying EBITDA forecast at $4 million to $8 million despite external challenges including regulatory delays and increased air freight costs.

Argosy Minerals has achieved 99% lithium chloride purity and 94.4% lithium recovery in pilot plant test works for its 12,000tpa Rincon Lithium Project, underpinning its move toward industrial-scale production and advancing its Definitive Feasibility Study.

ikeGPS Group delivered a strong FY26 with platform subscription revenue up 33% to NZ$19.2 million and positive underlying EBITDA in March, supported by AI-driven pricing and expanding US utility adoption.