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Latrobe Magnesium has commenced start-up operations at its Hazelwood North Demonstration Plant following EPA licence renewal, overcoming recent weather-related supply setbacks. The company aims to begin magnesium oxide production within the week as it advances toward full commissioning.

Nanoveu’s subsidiary EMASS has demonstrated a remarkable leap in drone endurance using its ECS-DoT ultra-low-power AI chip, achieving average flight time extensions of 60% across multiple drone types in over 300 simulated trials.

TALi Digital has successfully placed 446 million shares to close the shortfall from its recent entitlement offer, raising $446,000. The company also highlights its strategic acquisition of You Can Do It! Education, expanding its reach in digital health and social-emotional learning.

Metallium Ltd has won its first U.S. Department of Defense SBIR contract to advance domestic recovery of gallium using its innovative Flash Joule Heating technology. This milestone positions the company for larger future contracts and supports critical mineral supply chain resilience.

Collins Foods delivered record $1.5 billion revenue in FY25, pivoting to focus on KFC growth in Australia and Germany while exiting Taco Bell. Despite impairments and wage remediation costs, the company targets strong profit growth in FY26.

Collins Foods has reported a robust 6.7% increase in total sales for the first 18 weeks of FY26, driven by strong same-store sales growth in Australia, the Netherlands, and Germany. The company reaffirms its optimistic profit guidance amid ongoing expansion and operational improvements.

First Graphene Limited reveals significant progress in commercialising its PureGRAPH graphene technology, highlighting expanding global partnerships and a robust sales pipeline valued over A$10 million.

Altech Batteries has secured preliminary approval for a €46.7 million German government grant to support its innovative CERENERGY solid-state battery project, marking a significant step in its push to commercialize lithium-free energy storage technology.

Sports Entertainment Group Limited has finalized its $3.25 million acquisition of RSN's brand and broadcasting assets, signaling a strategic move in Australia's media landscape.

Synertec Corporation has secured another order from Santos Limited for its Powerhouse renewable microgrid system at a remote Queensland gas site, reinforcing its role in decarbonising industrial energy supply.

Atomos Ltd reported a 9% revenue decline in FY25, impacted by US tariffs and weak sales of new products, but has aggressively cut costs and revamped its strategy to fuel growth in FY26.

Aeeris Ltd announces the retirement of its founding CEO Kerry Plowright, marking the end of an 18-year leadership era. Chief Operating Officer James Harris will lead the company on an interim basis as the board plans the next leadership chapter.