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Titomic has secured a US$5.0 million contract to install and commission its TKF 1000 cold spray system at the U.S. Air Force’s Tinker Air Force Base. Delivery is scheduled for the third quarter of 2027, subject to site coordination and approvals.

Adisyn says the USPTO has allowed its third US patent application, extending its graphene deposition claims from metallic surfaces to non-metallic semiconductor materials. The allowed claims also include low-temperature processing and in-process quality checks, although commercial adoption remains unconfirmed.

Dimerix has secured Mexican composition of matter protection for its Phase 2-ready kidney drug DMX-652 until June 2041. The grant expands the asset’s patent estate ahead of planned clinical testing in acute kidney injury, although it brings no new clinical data or regulatory approval.

Silex Systems’ 51%-owned Global Laser Enrichment has secured Cameco as the exclusive buyer for all future production from its planned Kentucky uranium enrichment facility. The deal strengthens the project’s commercial case, but construction, licensing and a final investment decision remain outstanding.

Dotz Nano has secured a two-year supply agreement with Finnish direct-air-capture company Soletair Power, giving its carbon-capture sorbent a defined commercial customer and a contract value of EUR600,000. The deal is an important validation step, although the announcement does not disclose volumes, margins or delivery schedules.

Red Mountain Mining has reported widespread tungsten mineralisation from surface sampling at its Pioneer project in Montana, including results of up to 0.55% WO3. The expanded 517-hectare project also returned high-grade copper, silver and gold assays, setting up further fieldwork before potential drilling.

Pan African Resources has completed a definitive feasibility study for a ZAR3.68 billion Soweto tailings project with a projected 29.55% real ungeared IRR. The proposed operation could add up to 40,000 ounces of annual gold production, but financing, permits and board approval remain ahead of a targeted December 2026 investment decision.

Vanadium Resources has secured an oversubscribed A$1.0 million placement to advance studies, site work, offtake discussions and project financing for its planned V-Iron Plant in South Africa. The raise gives VR8 fresh development capital, but the project still depends on a scoping study, binding commercial agreements and a much larger funding package.

Dubber AI has agreed to acquire selected Daisee assets, including customer contracts and conversation intelligence technology, for up to A$1.25 million. The deal brings Daisee's nearly A$1.7 million of annual recurring revenue into a contact centre AI platform focused on insurance and financial services.

Blackpearl Group more than doubled annual recurring revenue to NZ$26.8 million in FY26, but the growth came alongside an NZ$17.8 million loss and a formal material uncertainty over its ability to continue as a going concern. The company says cost reductions, faster cash conversion and its refinanced BNZ facility can support the next phase.

Marlin Global delivered a 3.0% gross performance return in August, beating its benchmark as software holdings rebounded sharply. The Fisher Funds-managed portfolio is also preparing to exit some investments and add businesses in three sectors.

Barramundi’s portfolio surged in August, delivering a 6.7% adjusted NAV return against a 1.9% benchmark gain. The recovery leaves the NZX-listed investment company trading at a 13.2% discount to its underlying portfolio value.