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Range International’s subsidiary Re>Pal Indonesia has landed significant supply contracts with major FMCG players Yakult, FKS Food, and Mayora, marking a strong step in sustainable packaging solutions.

Calix Limited has landed a significant three-year contract with a major US agriculture company, potentially adding up to A$10 million in annual revenue starting early 2026.

Electro Optic Systems has secured a US$21 million order for its R400 Remote Weapon System from a North American customer, boosting its contract backlog to over A$400 million and setting the stage for strong revenue growth in 2026 and 2027.

Amaero Ltd has secured a A$4.6 million order from Titomic under their exclusive five-year agreement, marking a significant step in supplying critical refractory and titanium powders for defense applications.

Qube Holdings has confirmed that Macquarie Asset Management has met the conditions to extend their exclusivity period, keeping potential deal talks alive but without any guarantee of a binding agreement.

Tusker Minerals has significantly expanded the known high-grade gallium mineralisation at its Tundulu and Machinga projects in Malawi, revealing a robust multi-commodity critical minerals system with promising exploration upside.

Metals Australia reports highly anomalous copper, cobalt, zinc, and bismuth geochemical results from initial drilling at Warrego East, Northern Territory, suggesting potential for deeper Tennant Creek-style copper-gold deposits.

Altech Batteries has abruptly ended its partnership with AMPower, shifting focus to its own advanced battery technologies as part of a strategic reset by its new board.

Qube Holdings has sold its 202-hectare Beveridge property interest for $111 million, booking a substantial $100 million pre-tax profit in FY26. The move frees Qube from development costs while keeping future operational options open.

Boss Energy confirms FY26 production and cost guidance while withdrawing its 2021 Enhanced Feasibility Study due to significant deviations in resource assumptions. A new feasibility study exploring a wide-spaced wellfield design is underway, aiming to optimise uranium recovery and reduce costs.

Aspire Mining has secured a $69.9 million lump-sum EPC contract with China Coal Technology and Engineering Group’s international arm, significantly de-risking its Ovoot Coking Coal Project and targeting first coal production by late 2027.

Verbrec Limited has announced over $20 million in new contracts spanning biogas engineering, cyber security, pipeline maintenance, mining technology, and water security, reinforcing its leadership in energy transition and sustainable mining sectors.