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Praemium reported a robust start to FY2026 with total Funds Under Administration rising 13% to $67 billion, led by strong organic growth in its Spectrum platform. The company’s strategic focus on high-net-worth clients and platform consolidation continues to gain traction.

Sunrise Energy Metals has announced a significant 87% increase in the Ore Reserve Estimate for its Syerston Scandium Project, underpinning a 32-year mine life with steady scandium oxide production. The update comes amid tightening Chinese export controls, positioning the project as a critical non-Chinese scandium supply source.

Advanced Braking Technology Ltd has kicked off FY26 with a 21% rise in product sales revenue and a 66% jump in net profit before tax, underpinned by expanding international demand and progress in autonomous braking systems.

Cleanaway Waste Management faced a challenging FY25 with multiple fatalities prompting a safety overhaul, yet reported robust financial growth and reaffirmed FY26 guidance. Strategic acquisitions and operational improvements signal a determined path forward.

BrainChip Holdings has initiated tape-out for its AKD1500 neuromorphic AI chip, targeting volume production by late Q3 2026 to meet rising demand for ultra-low-power edge AI solutions.

Euro Manganese is pushing forward an optimization program for its Chvaletice Manganese Project to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs, aligning with surging global demand for high-purity manganese critical to electric vehicle batteries and energy storage.

Iluka Resources reported steady Q3 production but announced suspension of synthetic rutile and Cataby mine operations from December 2025, aiming for significant cost savings. Meanwhile, rare earths refinery construction accelerates amid tightening Chinese export controls.

Livium Ltd has successfully raised A$4.5 million through a strategic placement to accelerate its battery recycling operations and expand into rare earth element and solar panel recycling. The capital injection will fund a new centralized processing hub and broaden its clean energy waste recycling capabilities.

XRF Scientific has reported a robust September quarter with a 16% increase in revenue, driven by strong international sales and new product launches. The company is poised for further expansion with ongoing innovation and strategic focus on global markets.

Talga Group has won a SEK 82.6 million (A$13.3 million) grant from the Swedish Energy Agency to advance its low-emission graphite anode project, accelerating its path to commercial-scale production in Sweden.

Swift Networks has expanded its partnership with Uniting NSW to 25 aged care sites and introduced Swift TV at a major industry conference, positioning itself at the forefront of aged care technology innovation.

Aspen Group has upgraded its FY26 pre-tax earnings guidance by 6%, driven by strong rental income growth and development profits amid Australia's acute housing shortage. The company also announces a strategic acquisition of a new Sydney headquarters.