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A US court has dismissed Identitii's patent infringement claim against JPMorgan Chase, citing patent ineligibility. Identitii plans to appeal, while its core business remains unaffected.

Amplia Therapeutics reported encouraging mature data from its ACCENT pancreatic cancer trial showing improved survival and response rates with narmafotinib. The company raised $27.5 million to fund development and manufacturing scale-up, while discontinuing a parallel trial due to chemotherapy toxicity.

AnteoTech has locked in an underwriting deal to guarantee up to $7.5 million from the exercise of listed options, potentially raising as much as $10 million before costs.

Advanced Energy Minerals (ASX:AEM) is ramping up its Cap-Chat high purity alumina production, targeting 3,000 tpa by mid-2026 and planning to double capacity to 6,000 tpa by 2029 amid a forecast supply deficit and surging demand.

EcoGraf confirms its patented HFfree process offers competitive costs for producing high-purity spherical graphite, targeting non-Chinese battery supply chains with plans for facilities in the US, Europe, and Asia.

Critical Resources Limited showcased its diversified critical metals portfolio and advanced battery tech at its 2026 AGM, spotlighting growth prospects in lithium, gold, and base metals across Australia, Canada, and New Zealand.

Racura Oncology has locked in an underwriting agreement covering nearly 1.84 million expiring options, ensuring up to $2.3 million in fresh capital to back its cancer drug development programs.

Infinity Mining has kicked off ground exploration at its Hillside project in the Pilbara, targeting significant gold and copper anomalies identified over multi-kilometre corridors. The company has also strengthened its board with a seasoned geologist familiar with the region's geology.

Lithium Universe (ASX: LU7) has acquired exclusive global rights to a University of Edinburgh hydrometallurgical process that extracts gold and copper from electronic waste using recyclable organic compounds, positioning the company at the forefront of sustainable precious metals recovery.

Metal Powder Works has extended its contract with Westinghouse Electric Company to further develop its patented metal powders for advanced nuclear applications, marking a strategic milestone despite limited immediate financial impact.

Biome Australia has launched a multi-centre clinical trial for its proprietary probiotic BMB18, adding a prestigious Greek university to its research network and commencing recruitment within the expected timeline.

Infinity Mining’s joint venture with Mining One kicks off hands-on exploration at the Walhalla project, targeting structurally controlled gold-antimony mineralisation after promising initial assays.