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The Calmer Co. has won Coles' approval for its innovative Fiji Kava® FZZR™ product, extending its Australian supermarket reach while gearing up for a broader U.S. retail rollout supported by a key brokerage partnership.

AFT Pharmaceuticals surged 22% to NZ$254.7 million revenue in FY26, surpassing profit guidance and securing FDA approval to advance a pivotal injectable iron Phase III trial targeting a $7.4 billion market. The company is poised for further global expansion and product launches in FY27.

AoFrio Limited has successfully closed a renounceable pro-rata rights issue, securing NZ$4.428 million to fund its push into US and European markets and advance AI-driven innovations in cold drink equipment.

PointsBet’s FY26 nine-month report reflects a transitional period marked by MIXI’s 66.4% takeover, a slight revenue dip to AUD 186.6 million, and a near breakeven normalised EBITDA. Australian revenue softened by 4%, while Canada grew 13% driven by iGaming momentum.

1414 Degrees has secured $8.45 million in a placement to advance its silicon battery technology and renewable energy projects, targeting drone, defence, space, and data centre markets.

Element 25 has taken a tangible step forward in its Butcherbird Expansion Project with the arrival of a critical processing component, a custom-built logwasher, at Fremantle Port. The project remains on schedule for commissioning in early 2027, underpinning the company’s plan to boost manganese concentrate output to 1.1 million tonnes per annum.

CleanSpace's AGILE respirator has achieved AS/NZS 17420.2:2021 certification, paving the way for commercialisation in Australia and New Zealand alongside its recent European approval.

Calix’s Leilac unit has teamed up with Ambuja Cements to trial a commercial-scale carbon capture retrofit at the Sanghi plant, aiming to slash emissions and fuel costs without upfront capital.

Ioneer has secured non-binding letters of intent with Korea’s KIND and Hyundai Engineering, marking a key step towards a Final Investment Decision for the Rhyolite Ridge lithium-boron project, targeting first production in 2029.

Renascor Resources has begun processing graphite through its hydrofluoric acid-free purification flowsheet at its Adelaide demonstration plant, marking a key milestone in its sustainable battery materials strategy.

Provaris Energy has raised $1 million through a share placement to fund key 2026 development milestones in hydrogen and liquid CO2 storage, reinforcing its technical progress and partnerships.

Eden Innovations has posted promising trial outcomes for its EdenCrete®Pz7 concrete additive across multiple sectors in India, highlighting performance gains and cost reductions amid the country’s rapid infrastructure growth.