Latest Middle East News

Titanium Sands Limited has lodged an Industrial Mining License application for its Mannar Heavy Minerals Project in Sri Lanka, marking a pivotal step towards production. The project boasts a substantial mineral resource and is progressing through environmental and feasibility milestones despite recent cyclone delays.

Memphasys Limited has completed a $579K shortfall placement, boosting total funds raised to over $1.12 million to support the commercial rollout of its Felix™ System following recent regulatory approvals.

Memphasys has secured CE Mark approval for its Felix™ sperm selection system, enabling full commercial rollout across Europe and activating multi-year contracts worth over A$1.3 million. This milestone signals the company’s transition into a revenue-scaling phase with global growth ambitions.

Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has landed a US$22 million deal to supply Remote Weapon Systems for a major U.S. Army combat vehicle, marking a significant milestone in its U.S. market expansion. This contract boosts EOS’s contract backlog to over A$400 million, setting the stage for robust revenue growth in the coming years.

Memphasys Limited’s partner International Technical Legacy has placed an early order for 500 Felix™ cartridges ahead of anticipated CE Mark approval, signalling strong clinic demand and validating the company’s direct-selling strategy in the Middle East.

SunRice reported a 14% rise in net profit for the first half of FY26 despite a revenue dip, reaffirming its growth outlook and updating paddy price guidance amid a forecast drier season.

Ricegrowers Limited (SunRice) reported a 14.5% rise in half-year profit despite a 3.1% revenue decline, driven by improved margins and strategic growth in key markets. The company also increased its interim dividend by a third, signaling confidence in its 2030 Growth Strategy.

RAS Technology Holdings will not renew its Complete Racing Solution contract with Stake in 2026, shifting focus to expanding in regulated markets and Asia’s burgeoning racing sector.

Alara Resources and partners have completed their maiden drilling program at Oman’s Block 8, revealing encouraging copper and zinc mineralisation consistent with Volcanogenic Massive Sulphide deposits. The results validate the geological model and set the stage for further exploration.

Vection Technologies reports a record quarter-to-date cash intake of approximately $14 million and a robust $50 million forward pipeline, underscoring strong momentum across defence, AI, healthcare, and retail sectors.

Hazer Group has partnered with M Resources to integrate its methane pyrolysis technology into a bid to transform the Whyalla steelworks into a low-carbon steelmaking hub. This collaboration aims to produce clean hydrogen and graphite, aligning with government decarbonisation goals.

Memphasys Limited has restructured its leadership by eliminating the CEO role to back a direct-selling global commercialisation strategy for its Felix™ System, anticipating imminent CE Mark approval to enter the European IVF market.