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Zeotech Limited (ASX:ZEO) is moving Toondoon toward its first direct-shipping kaolin export after securing a potential A$200 million offtake agreement, while AusPozz™ and zeoteCH₄® produce encouraging trial results. The progress came alongside an A$8.15 million FY26 loss, negative operating cash flow and an acknowledgement that further funding may be required.

Port of Tauranga has gained fast-track approval for its Stella Passage development, a key infrastructure project aimed at boosting freight capacity and supply chain efficiency in New Zealand.

Cauldron Energy has begun trading on the US OTCQB market, broadening access to American investors without issuing new shares. This move taps into growing US demand for uranium, positioning Cauldron as a potential supplier from its Yanrey Uranium Project.

KTEK Aerosystems has obtained a key export licence from the Netherlands, enabling it to ship components to its US facility for assembly and delivery. This milestone solidifies the company’s trans-Atlantic supply chain and supports its targeted September delivery restart.

Xenitra Limited (ASX:XEN) has turned around its cash flow in Q4 FY26, reporting positive operating cash flow of A$0.8 million driven by a leaner cost base and a shift towards higher-margin OTC medicines and blockchain-enabled OPAL tokenised sales.

Xenitra has secured a three-year procurement agreement worth at least A$12 million with Kangsheng, a leading Chinese pharmaceutical distributor, marking its OTC pharmaceuticals division's shift from setup to commercial execution.

Rua Bioscience has secured its largest export contract, committing to supply New Zealand-grown medical cannabis flower to a major UK distributor, projecting over NZ$10 million in revenue across two years.

Zeotech Limited has extended its offtake agreement with Jiangsu Mineral Sources International Trading Co. to April 2027, while completing a major drilling campaign and securing key environmental and infrastructure approvals at the Toondoon Kaolin Project.

International Graphite Ltd (ASX:IG6) has partnered with Alkeemia S.p.A. to establish a graphite processing facility in Italy, aiming for first production in the second half of 2027 and a final investment decision by Q3 2026.

Larvotto Resources has secured a binding seven-year gold concentrate offtake agreement with global giant Glencore for its Hillgrove project, complementing an existing antimony deal and paving the way for production in August 2026.

Energy Transition Minerals (ASX: ETM) has appointed Alexander B. Gray, a former senior US national security official, to its Strategic Advisory Board, enhancing its geopolitical clout and US engagement as it pushes forward with its Greenland rare earths project.

Vmoto Limited disclosed it held only one formal board meeting in FY25, relying heavily on circular resolutions, and outlined plans to increase meeting frequency in 2026. The company clarified its trade insurance arrangements and affirmed director independence amid ASX queries.