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PMET Resources has partnered with Mitsui and Microwave Chemical to test microwave calcination technology for on-site lithium refining at Shaakichiuwaanaan, aiming to leverage Quebec’s renewable hydro power to boost value capture and reduce logistics.

RLF AgTech has revamped its executive remuneration to tie CEO incentives directly to share price hurdles, revenue growth, and operating cash flow, reinforcing its focus on sustainable profitability.

SDI Limited has satisfied key regulatory approvals and financing conditions for its proposed A$1.40 per share acquisition by a Sinocera-controlled bidder, with shareholder and court approvals still pending.

Aerometrex has secured two lucrative off-the-shelf data contracts worth AUD 1.07 million from AI innovators Zeromatter Technologies and Neara, underscoring its growing role as a key provider of spatial datasets for AI training.

Strategic Energy Resources (ASX:SER) is set to embark on a busy 2026 drilling season with three funded diamond drill programs across its Canobie, Diamantina, and Bulimba projects, targeting multiple high-potential copper and gold prospects in Queensland.

Zinc of Ireland (ASX: ZMI) has finalised its acquisition of Meclex, securing two hydrometallurgical technologies aimed at disrupting zinc and lead processing with low-emission methods. Backed by a fresh A$5.5 million placement, ZMI is accelerating pilot plant development and exploration at its Kildare project.

Lithium Universe (ASX: LU7) has completed the detailed process flow sheet for a novel hydrometallurgical technology licensed from the University of Edinburgh to extract gold and copper from electronic waste. The low-temperature, reagent-recycling method aims to disrupt traditional smelting with environmental and cost benefits.

Dateline Resources has pinpointed three priority zones for heavy rare earth exploration at its Music Valley project in California, following a detailed helicopter-borne geophysical survey that revealed structurally complex areas with elevated thorium signatures.

1414 Degrees (ASX:14D) has partnered with European space company Orbit Boy to test its SiNTL silicon-anode battery technology for satellite and rocket applications, aiming to break into the growing space battery market.

Hydrix Limited has secured $5.22 million from its retail entitlement offer, leaving nearly $3 million in entitlements unsold, which will be offered separately under a shortfall offer managed by Peak Asset Management.

Island Pharmaceuticals has presented encouraging Phase 2a results for its dengue antiviral ISLA-101, demonstrating safety, effective blood concentrations, and meaningful viral load reductions at the Asia Dengue Summit.

Nanoveu’s EMASS technology achieves real-time, always-on keyword spotting using bone-conduction vibration on the ECS-DoT edge AI chip at under 1 milliwatt power, eliminating the need for microphones and overcoming key challenges in wearable voice interfaces.