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AdAlta has launched its East-to-West cellular immunotherapy strategy through a co-development deal for CAR-T therapy BZDS1901, showing promising complete tumour clearance in mesothelioma patients and transferring manufacturing to Australia to boost scalability.

Appen Limited’s Q1 FY26 revenue rose 9% year-on-year to $54.8 million, driven by an 88% surge in its China business. Despite a 37% drop in the Global segment due to seasonality, the company reaffirmed full-year guidance and highlighted expanding AI operational efficiencies.

AVADA Group reported a 14.9% rise in cash receipts for Q1 2026, underpinned by strong sales in Queensland and New South Wales, while completing a refinancing that improves liquidity and covenant headroom.

Chalice Mining has bolstered its leadership and financing strategy while advancing a Feasibility Study for its Gonneville palladium-nickel-copper project, amid improving market conditions and promising exploration results.

Celsius Resources appoints Bardin Davis as MD to lead financing efforts for the MCB Copper-Gold Project, extends Final Investment Decision timeline to late 2026, and navigates a complex ownership dispute in the Philippines while raising A$9.3 million.

Somerset Minerals advances exploration at its Coppermine Project with resumed drilling at Jura North delivering strong copper intercepts, while a newly identified 17km Talisker corridor emerges as a high-priority target with exceptional geochemical signatures.

Clean TeQ Water boosted its cash position and operational momentum in Q3 FY26, winning a A$10.4 million DESALX execution contract at Nyrstar Belgium, completing a uranium plant at Heathgate Resources, and advancing lithium and phosphate projects internationally.

Altech Batteries has won conditional approval for a €46.11 million German government grant supporting its CERENERGY® Sodium-Chloride Solid-State battery project, while shifting its Silumina AnodesTM R&D operations to Germany to enhance efficiency and cut costs.

Conrad Asia Energy has taken a decisive step from exploration to production with the Final Investment Decision on its Mako Gas Project, booking reserves for the first time and progressing a major farm-down transaction.

Anax Metals’ updated DFS for Whim Creek reveals a 113% surge in free cash flow to A$723 million, underpinned by a decade-long mine life and rapid payback. The company’s $10 million capital raise strengthens its balance sheet following full repayment of a $3.5 million loan.

West Wits Mining has poured its first gold at Qala Shallows, marking its transition to production, while securing substantial funding and advancing plans to scale output.

Peak Processing reported its first positive EBITDA month in March 2026, driven by operational efficiencies and strong production growth. The company upgraded its Q4 production forecast and expanded key customer contracts, signaling a turning point after a challenging period.