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Audeara Limited delivered record FY26 revenue of $4.45 million, driven by a 45% surge in Australian wholesale sales and progress in AI audio licensing with OPTEK Microelectronics. The company narrowed its loss and advanced Auracast deployments across retirement villages and education sectors.

Wide Open Agriculture cut its loss to $3.64 million in FY2026 as it pivots from owning manufacturing to a capital-light contract model, while securing global commercial traction for its lupin-based ingredients.

Audeara has reached a key milestone as its chip-level AI licensing partnership with Optek enters commercial production, receiving initial purchase orders worth about A$31,000. This validates Audeara’s scalable fee-per-chip licensing model and sets the stage for broader applications in audio and hearing health.

IperionX has won up to US$6.6 million from the US Department of War to scale production of ballistic-grade titanium plate and military components, aiming to reduce reliance on imports and strengthen domestic supply chains.

Vitrafy Life Sciences has teamed up with Vitalant Innovation Center to tackle the impending gap in red blood cell cryopreservation technology in the US, aiming to replace soon-to-be-discontinued legacy methods and potentially expand into other blood products.

Anteris Technologies reported a $22.9 million net loss in Q1 2026 but bolstered its cash position to $283 million following a $320 million capital raise. The company is scaling manufacturing and clinical activities for its DurAVR transcatheter heart valve, with US patient enrolment now underway in the pivotal PARADIGM Trial.

Green360 Technologies has landed its first named commercial customer for Eco-Clay, signing a non-binding MOU with Holcim Australia to supply up to 4,800 tonnes over 12 months, marking a key step in commercialising its low-carbon cement replacement.

Merino & Co. reported Q3 FY26 revenue of A$441,558 with new domestic and China purchase orders supporting its growth strategy, while cash reserves fell to A$654,282 due to investments in production and marketing.

ABx Group has made significant strides in its rare earths and clean fluorine chemical projects, receiving high-purity product validation and advancing pilot plant construction, while progressing bauxite mining approvals across multiple states.

Metal Powder Works has scaled its NextGen powder production to 100 metric tonnes per annum with an industry-leading saleable yield above 95%, setting the stage for an 800MT capacity by 2028 at a fraction of conventional costs.

Lefroy Exploration has transitioned to producer status with first gold from Lucky Strike, strong drilling results pointing to resource expansion, and a bolstered cash position supported by BML Ventures financing.

HITIQ Limited's March quarter saw a remarkable 223% jump in sales to $294k, driven by the nationwide rollout of its PROTEQT™ concussion management system and initial international sales. The company bolstered its governance and advisory ranks while managing funding to support its commercial push.