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Sprintex Limited has advanced its commercial and technological milestones with major European and Indian orders, breakthrough energy efficiency validation, and a successful A$3.25 million equity raise, positioning the company for accelerated growth.

VRX Limited advances its Arrowsmith and North silica sand projects with a positive EPA assessment and non-binding offtake agreements totaling 440,000 tonnes annually across Asia. Despite an ongoing appeal, the company is progressing toward final approvals and project financing.

MyEco Group is streamlining its manufacturing footprint and expanding outsourced production to cut fixed costs by up to $3 million annually, aiming to enhance margins and achieve positive EBITDA in the medium term.

DroneShield Limited has reported a record-breaking first quarter with $33.5 million in revenue, more than doubling year-over-year, supported by a robust $94.4 million in committed purchase orders and a burgeoning SaaS segment. The company’s expansive $1.6 billion sales pipeline and strong cash position set the stage for accelerated growth in the counter-unmanned systems market.

James Hardie Industries plc reported a 3% decline in Q3 FY25 net sales to $953 million and a 15% drop in adjusted net income to $154 million, yet reaffirmed its full-year guidance and outlined ambitious growth plans for FY26.

Iluka Resources has released its inaugural Mineral Resource estimate for the Goschen South deposit in Victoria, revealing a substantial 630 million tonnes grading 3.7% heavy minerals. This discovery positions Iluka to significantly enhance feedstock supply for its pioneering rare earth refinery at Eneabba.

XRF Scientific has reported a record half-year performance, driven by robust mining sector demand and strategic sales growth across its divisions.

XRF Scientific Limited reported a robust half-year performance ending December 2024, with revenue edging up 0.3% to $28.7 million and net profit after tax surging 11.8% to $5.0 million, driven by strong consumables sales and international growth.

Evion Group NL has announced a pro-rata non-renounceable entitlement issue of over 219 million New Options to raise approximately $659,000. The capital will support key development and feasibility initiatives in Madagascar and India, underscoring the company's strategic growth ambitions amid inherent investment risks.

ARB Corporation Limited posted a 5.9% rise in sales revenue to $361.7 million for 1H FY2025, driven by strong export growth, while profit before tax edged down 0.7% amid rising costs and subdued domestic vehicle sales.

ARB Corporation Limited reported a 5.9% increase in sales revenue to $361.7 million for the half year ended December 2024, while profit margins slightly contracted. Strategic acquisitions in the US and Australasia underpin the company’s cautious optimism for future growth.

Ionic Rare Earths has revealed preliminary Life Cycle Assessment results showing its magnet recycling process could reduce CO2 emissions by 30-50% compared to traditional rare earth oxide production, positioning the company as a sustainability leader in the UK and European rare earth supply chains.