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Sparc Hydrogen, in partnership with the University of Adelaide, has won a $2.75 million Australian Government grant to advance its pioneering green hydrogen pilot plant. This funding underscores the commercial promise of its novel photocatalytic water splitting technology.

Cleanaway Waste Management has secured regulatory approval to acquire Contract Resources, positioning itself as a leader in specialised industrial waste services. The deal, set to complete by the end of July, aims to accelerate growth in the decommissioning and remediation market.

Aumake Limited unveils a major FY26 restructuring, splitting operations into two focused units and targeting acquisitions in health supplements to boost profitability and market reach.

Tourism Holdings Limited trims its FY25 profit guidance to the lower end of analyst expectations, citing ongoing challenges in global RV sales and a potential goodwill impairment tied to its US operations.

Brickworks Limited reports a mixed second half of FY25 with strong property gains offset by a significant impairment in its North American operations, while its planned merger with Soul Patts remains on track.

WA1 Resources has announced a substantial upgrade to its Luni niobium deposit with a significant Indicated Mineral Resource Estimate and successful ferroniobium production testwork, positioning the West Arunta Project as a key player in the critical minerals sector.

Whitebark Energy has finalized a preliminary well design and rig market assessment for drilling the massive Rickerscote prospect in 2026, estimating costs at AU$7.7 million. The move positions the company at the forefront of Australia's emerging hydrogen, helium, and hydrocarbon sectors.

ALS Limited reported a robust FY25 with 16% revenue growth to AUD 3 billion, underpinned by strong organic expansion and key acquisitions. Despite slight NPAT decline, the company advances its sustainability agenda and invests in global lab upgrades.

Orthocell has marked a pivotal milestone with the first US surgical use of its Remplir™ nerve repair device following FDA clearance, setting the stage for commercial expansion in a $1.6 billion market.

Flagship Minerals has exited its lithium project in Chile amid market oversupply, redirecting resources to its Pantanillo Gold Project with a significant 1.05 million ounce gold resource estimate.

Collins Foods reported a record $1.52 billion revenue for FY25 with flat EBITDA despite tough market conditions, while signaling optimism for low to mid-teens NPAT growth in FY26.

Metcash Limited reported solid FY25 financial results with revenue growth and market share gains across key pillars, underpinned by strategic acquisitions and operational improvements. The company enters FY26 with positive momentum and ongoing transformation initiatives.