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Talga Group has marked a milestone with its first commercial delivery of natural graphite anode outside Asia, progressing key funding discussions and strategic partnerships to support its Vittangi Anode Project.

Green Technology Metals (ASX: GT1) completed an A$11 million recapitalisation, advancing its Seymour Lithium Project DFS, permitting, and financing efforts with a target Final Investment Decision in 2027.

Talga Group has taken a significant step toward securing long-term supply and investment for its Vittangi Anode Project by signing a non-binding Letter of Intent with Japan’s Hanwa. The agreement targets binding contracts by year-end, reinforcing Talga’s foothold in the global battery materials market.

Integrated Research (ASX: IRI) reported a 13-17% decline in pro forma revenue for FY26, weighed down by a softer renewals book and weaker new business in H2. Despite this, cash reserves rose 27%, underpinning ongoing investment in the company’s product-led growth strategy.

Booster Innovation Fund reported a $1.593 million profit for the year ended March 2026, supported by increased net assets. However, valuation risks persist due to early-stage investments and recent capital raises at lower prices.

Strategic Elements Ltd has closed its Share Purchase Plan (SPP) after applications topped $3 million, exceeding the $2.5 million cap. The oversubscription highlights strong shareholder support as the company prepares for a more active phase leveraging the Pooled Development Fund structure.

Booster Innovation Fund has trimmed its net asset value per unit to $1.47 following a $723,000 valuation adjustment driven by slower growth and capital raising dynamics in its portfolio.

Strategic Elements Ltd has received $1.2 million in applications under its Share Purchase Plan, surpassing its initial $1 million target and raising the cap to $2.5 million. The extra funds will accelerate development of its moisture-powered Energy Ink™ and operational intelligence platform EdgeiQ™.

Redcastle Resources has launched continuous mining at its Redcastle Reef gold deposit, advancing from exploration to production under a capital-light joint venture with BML Ventures. Ore haulage to third-party processing is scheduled to begin in June 2026, with first toll treatment expected in July.

Talga Group reported record anode production at its EVA plant and significant progress on its 5,000tpa Vittangi anode plant FEED study, alongside strategic partnerships and exploration breakthroughs.

First Au Limited has boosted confidence in its Gimlet Gold Project by upgrading 62% of its resource to Indicated, while streamlining its focus on Western Australian gold through the acquisition of the Barlee Project and exiting offshore assets.

Oneview Healthcare has secured A$12.3 million from its placement and security purchase plan, though the SPP fell well short of its A$2 million target. The company will now seek shareholder approval for the final tranche of its A$19 million raise at the September AGM.