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Black Canyon Limited has reported encouraging beneficiation testwork results from its Wandanya manganese project, achieving manganese oxide concentrate grades exceeding 40% using simple density-based methods. The company has also commenced a 15,000m drilling program alongside environmental surveys, progressing the project towards scoping-level economic evaluation.

Archer Materials has progressed its Biochip program by completing the alpha prototype and Stage 1 project with IMEC, now advancing to develop a beta prototype suitable for external use and clinical validation.

Mesoblast Limited (ASX:MSB, Nasdaq:MESO) reported net sales of US$30.3 million for its FDA-approved cellular therapy Ryoncil in the March quarter, bringing total revenue since launch close to US$100 million. Strong sales in February and March offset January’s seasonal dip.

6K Additive has commenced a major expansion of its Burgettstown facility, supported by a $23.4 million U.S. Defense Production Act grant and $31.4 million raised in its ASX IPO, aiming to increase production capacity five-fold by the end of 2026.

Weebit Nano Ltd (ASX: WBT) has opened a non-underwritten Share Purchase Plan (SPP) offering eligible shareholders in Australia and New Zealand the chance to buy up to A$30,000 worth of shares at A$4.05 each. The company aims to raise up to A$15 million to support the commercialisation of its Resistive RAM (ReRAM) technology.

Advanced Innergy Holdings Ltd (ASX:AIH) has entered an exclusivity deed with Matrix Composites & Engineering Ltd (ASX:MCE) following a non-binding indicative offer to acquire all MCE shares at $0.40 each. The exclusivity period extends to 28 April 2026, allowing AIH to negotiate binding terms exclusively as part of its strategy to expand in subsea technologies and manufacturing in the Asia-Pacific region.

Bank of Queensland (ASX: BOQ) has announced a strategic capital partnership with Challenger Limited (ASX: CGF), involving a $3.7 billion whole-of-loan sale and a forward flow arrangement for equipment finance assets. The deal aims to optimise BOQ’s funding base, support SME equipment finance growth, and enable capital returns to shareholders.

Radiopharm Theranostics has secured a clinical supply agreement with Siemens Healthineers to manufacture and distribute RAD101, advancing its Phase 3 trial in the U.S. Interim Phase 2b data showed 90% concordance with MRI in detecting brain metastases.

Fortuna Metals Limited (ASX:FUN) has announced a conceptual exploration target of 180 to 240 million tonnes at 0.86 to 1.0% rutile grade for its Mkanda project in Malawi, with major drilling programs planned in 2026 to advance resource definition.

BluGlass Limited (ASX: BLG) has entered a A$1.3 million strategic collaboration with a Fortune 500 global data storage company to advance photonics research using its proprietary visible laser technology.

Nexsen Limited (ASX:NXN) has completed its Stage 1 ISO 13485 audit, confirming its Quality Management System (QMS) supports clinical validation and regulatory submissions for its diagnostic products, including StrepSure®. The company is progressing toward full certification and alignment with MDSAP requirements to facilitate global market access.

Pure Foods Tasmania has agreed to acquire premium seafood brand Brilliant Food Australia, adding $1.3 million in annual revenue and expanding its national footprint.