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Echo IQ has locked in a pivotal exclusive data licensing deal with Advara HeartCare, gaining access to as many as one million de-identified echocardiography studies, a move set to turbocharge its cardiovascular AI development.

James Hardie Industries releases its 2026 AGM materials, highlighting a $4.8 billion sales year boosted by AZEK acquisition, board renewals, and a revamped executive pay structure.

VHM Limited has locked in a binding offtake agreement covering 100% of rare earth concentrate from its Goschen Project and secured A$40 million in convertible note funding from Iluka Resources, advancing the project towards final investment decision.

Iluka Resources has locked in a long-term supply deal with VHM Limited for rare earth concentrate from the Goschen project, underpinning its Eneabba refinery feedstock with a $40 million convertible note commitment to aid project development.

Altech Batteries has gained a three-month extension to secure full financial close on its €46.7 million German government grant, supporting its innovative CERENERGY® Sodium Chloride Solid State battery project in Saxony.

Nordic Resources has promoted Dr Robert Wrixon from Executive Director to Managing Director, signalling leadership continuity as the company advances its Finnish exploration assets. The move formalises Wrixon's longstanding role and aligns executive authority with the company’s growth ambitions.

Magellan Financial Group has finalised its merger with Barrenjoey Capital Partners, forming a diversified financial services group poised to rebrand as Barrenjoey Group Limited. The combined entity appoints Brian Benari as CEO and David Gonski AC as Chairman, signalling a strategic expansion across investment management, financial markets, and corporate finance.

Abacus Storage King has finalised its internalisation process, appointing Nikki Lawson as CEO and rebranding to Storage King Group with a new ASX ticker SKG.

Black Rock Mining has secured an extension of its US$204 million debt facility to November 2026, providing more time to finalise equity funding for the Mahenge Graphite Project in Tanzania.

Objective Corporation loses a longstanding Department of Defence support contract, impacting future recurring revenue but maintaining a commitment to sovereign tech innovation.

Kinetiko Energy has approved a Field Development Plan marking its shift from exploration to production at the Brakfontein gas project in South Africa, aiming to fast-track gas output and secure strategic funding.

Archer Materials has secured a three-year strategic deal with IonQ, the global quantum computing leader, gaining access to advanced quantum cloud services and exploring onshore deployment of quantum hardware in Australia.