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Clean TeQ Water has marked a milestone with its inaugural recurring revenue from ATA® technology and a 45% jump in quarterly customer receipts, underpinned by contract wins and project progress across global water and critical minerals markets.

West Wits Mining has achieved a major underground breakthrough at Qala Shallows, unlocking higher-grade ore zones, while completing a comprehensive ZAR 1.115 billion finance package that underpins its production ramp-up.

AML3D Limited closed FY26 with a record $29 million order book, driven by US defence contracts and a $12 million investment to double its Ohio manufacturing capacity. The company’s cash receipts rose 20% to $10.4 million, while its sales pipeline expanded to $78 million.

Firebrick Pharma expanded its patent portfolio with grants in Canada and New Zealand while achieving 43% sales growth in FY26 despite steady operating expenses. The company is advancing Nasodine's commercial rollout across Southeast Asia and the US.

Anax Metals has kicked off Front-End Engineering Design for its Whim Creek Copper Project, setting the stage for a Final Investment Decision by the end of 2026. The project, boasting a robust DFS with a pre-tax NPV7 of A$501 million and a 98% IRR, moves closer to construction amid ongoing financing talks.

Conrad Asia Energy has locked in over 90% of its US$320 million Mako Gas Project contracts, maintaining its timeline for first gas in late 2027 while restructuring leadership and progressing Aceh PSC assets.

Astral Resources has boosted its Mandilla Gold Project resource to 1.74 million ounces of gold, with drilling confirming significant mineralisation and the Definitive Feasibility Study progressing towards completion in early 2027.

Metals X reported a steady tin output at Renison with a 5.9% tin price lift boosting revenue and EBITDA despite increased costs and a marginal net cash flow dip. Capital projects and exploration advanced, while the company’s strong cash reserves underpin its growth ambitions.

Koonenberry Gold (ASX:KNB) bolstered its NSW portfolio by acquiring the Gundagai Gold-Copper Project and delivering strong drill results at Enmore and Junee JV, positioning for an active exploration phase.

Energy Action Limited's unaudited FY26 results show a sharp profit decline to $0.45 million on stable revenue of $12.2 million, weighed down by lower R&D incentives and higher costs.

Brazilian Critical Minerals delivers a robust Bankable Feasibility Study for its Ema rare earth project, showcasing strong economics, a major resource upgrade, and advancing permitting milestones.

Aldoro Resources has solidified its position in critical minerals with a major resource update at Kameelburg, revealing the world’s largest Strontium deposit alongside high-grade rare earth and niobium mineralisation, backed by robust Phase II drilling and metallurgical advances.