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Proteomics International has won a key US patent for its PromarkerEndo blood test, bolstering its commercial foothold in the world’s largest healthcare market. The patented technology offers a non-invasive, accurate diagnosis of endometriosis, a condition that currently takes years to detect.

SPC Global reported solid Q4 FY26 growth driven by domestic beverage sales and a 50.8% jump in international revenue, while a $100 million equity raise slashed net leverage and paved the way for improved cash flow in FY27.

Rio Tinto has opted out of operating Sovereign Metals' Kasiya project, ending its exclusive marketing rights and allowing Sovereign to pursue a US-focused critical minerals approach. Sovereign aims to secure binding offtake deals with US and allied partners, leveraging Kasiya's strategic minerals for Western supply chains.

Foresta Group Holdings has received allowance from the USPTO for its US patent application covering its proprietary rosin and terpene production process, expected to protect its technology until at least 2041.

Atomos Limited has trimmed its FY26 sales guidance to approximately $40 million due to softer end-consumer demand and delayed product shipments, while forecasting EBITDA between $2.5 million and $3.5 million supported by improved margins.

Talga Group has begun commercial deliveries of its Talnode®-C battery anode to Nyobolt, marking a key revenue milestone and advancing its European supply ambitions. The 3,000-tonne offtake deal sets the stage for Talga's planned commercial-scale anode plant, with further customer negotiations underway.

Gold Hydrogen gears up for critical Ramsay Project flow testing of Natural Hydrogen and Helium, while advancing a green methanol feasibility study with Mitsubishi Gas Chemical.

Strategic Elements has achieved a significant milestone with the granting of a patent in Japan for its Energy Ink™ moisture energy platform, reinforcing its foothold in a critical electronics market and advancing its battery-free device ambitions.

Memphasys has locked in a three-year exclusive distribution agreement for its Felix™ sperm separation system in Thailand, targeting a key IVF market with 110 clinics and 20,000–30,000 cycles annually. The deal adds approximately A$430,500 in contracted revenue, lifting South-East Asian minimum contracts to about A$1 million and contributing to FY2026 Felix™ sales now exceeding A$3 million.

Tivan Limited has engaged Indigenous-owned MDM Mining & Civil under an Early Contractor Involvement contract to optimise the access road design for its Speewah Fluorite Project in WA, supporting the ongoing Definitive Feasibility Study.

Evion Group launches a systematic exploration campaign at its Carp Fluorspar Project in Nevada, targeting critical mineral supply amid US import reliance.

2 Cheap Cars Group maintained steady revenue and profit in FY26 despite softer vehicle sales and regulatory headwinds, driven by strong EV demand and record finance and insurance penetration.