Latest Partnerships And Contracts News

FBR has cut its annual loss dramatically and moved its first Mantis welding robot into commissioning, but year-end cash of just A$27,814 leaves the company dependent on fundraising, tax funding and successful delivery. Its audited accounts flag a material uncertainty over whether the robotics developer can continue as a going concern.

X2M Connect has signed a non-binding five-year partnership with Ethical Development Fund Australia to pursue a 20MW to 45MW GPU data centre and renewable energy precinct in North Queensland. The opportunity could generate both infrastructure delivery revenue and recurring platform fees, but remains subject to binding project agreements, funding and approvals.

Atomo Diagnostics lifted revenue 41% to AUD 5.33 million for FY26, cutting its loss by 29% to AUD 3.51 million, driven by HIV self-testing growth and a key US partnership. Leadership changes signal a strategic pivot as the company eyes global expansion.

Urbanise.com Limited reported 14.3% revenue growth to $15 million in FY2026, significantly narrowing its net loss to $0.9 million while advancing a NAB partnership pilot and launching AI features.

Paladin Energy completes Langer Heinrich Mine ramp-up, delivering strong FY2026 results and advancing its Canadian PLS Project with a new uranium discovery. FY2027 guidance forecasts stable production and costs amid ongoing regulatory progress.

X2M Connect has landed a A$1.1 million contract to supply 50,000 additional personal safety devices to Seoul’s AI-powered smart city infrastructure, pushing contracted volumes to 150,000 and underpinning a strong start to FY27.

SRJ Technologies has started delivering services under two major Middle East contracts, marking the transition from agreements to revenue-generating operations with AD Ports Group’s Divetech and Dubai Petroleum.

Norwood Systems has extended its voicemail services contract with a major Tier 1 telecommunications operator through to mid-2028, expected to generate approximately A$1.5 million in revenue over the term.

Ventia Services Group reported a strong FY25 with revenue of $6.1 billion and 13% NPATA growth, while CEO Dean Banks announced his planned departure later this year. The company reaffirmed its FY26 guidance and highlighted growth opportunities in Defence, Digital Infrastructure, Energy, and Water.

Metal Powder Works nearly doubled its powder revenue in Q1 2026 while maintaining strong margins, secured its first NATO defence contract under the UK Ministry of Defence’s Project TAMPA, and advanced its Next Gen powder production system on schedule.

Nexsen Limited is advancing its rapid Group B Streptococcus test, StrepSure®, with a clear FDA submission timeline and early market entries across Asia-Pacific and emerging regions.

Dotz Nano has achieved a key production milestone for its proprietary CO2 sorbent materials and raised over AU$3 million to accelerate commercialization of its DotzEarth technology.