Latest Proof Of Concept News

Cleo Diagnostics has begun developing a multi-biomarker blood test for ovarian cancer screening in asymptomatic women, targeting a stated $150 billion global market. The prototype program will run alongside the company’s pre-surgical test, with initial proof-of-concept data expected early next quarter.

PMET Resources says Koch Technology Solutions has demonstrated a more selective pathway for turning Shaakichiuwaanaan pollucite concentrate into multiple high-purity caesium chemicals. The result is promising, but the commercial case still depends on larger-scale testing, marketable samples and a planned economic assessment.

Antimony Resources has begun trading under the ANT code as its Tecomatlán processing plant in Mexico moves closer to its first processing campaign. About 200 tonnes of mineralised material has been prepared, but assay results and commissioning outcomes are still to come.

WA1 Resources has ended FY26 with a larger, higher-confidence Luni niobium resource, encouraging processing results and A$123.8 million in cash. The project now moves towards a targeted Q4 CY2026 Pre-Feasibility Study, with permitting, funding and commercial viability still ahead.

Resonance Health has signed a 24-month alliance with London-based Image Analysis Group, making its quantitative MRI endpoints orderable across IAG’s global clinical-trial network. The opportunity is potentially significant, but remains uncontracted: two pilot studies come first, with no minimum revenue or volume commitments.

ION Video has secured an oversubscribed $4.25 million placement to fund independent trials of its video technology, with directors and management committing a further $1.2 million subject to shareholder approval. The capital will be used to test whether ION’s architecture can deliver measurable technical and financial benefits in real operating environments.

Elixir Energy says its Lorelle-3H well reached a peak test rate of 10.5 MMscfd and a stable rate of 2.35 MMscfd during first-phase cleanup. The ASX-listed gas explorer is now preparing for post-soak testing while weighing farm-outs, joint ventures and other structures for its Taroom Trough assets.

Lithium Universe has secured selection for a proposed four-year Industry PhD project with Macquarie University and CSIRO to develop microwave-assisted recycling of end-of-life solar panels. The collaboration could strengthen the company’s technology pathway, but its grant, agreement and commercial outcomes remain unconfirmed.

EV Resources has completed its A$1.52 million rights issue as crushing and screening gets underway at the Tecomatlán antimony plant in Mexico. The company now has Vinatas ore and a 200-tonne Chinantla stockpile available for a production-capable proof-of-concept campaign, although first concentrate and binding offtake agreements remain ahead.

EV Resources has moved its Tecomatlán plant from integration into live proof-of-concept processing, with 200 metric tons of antimony ore delivered and crushing underway. The company is now targeting its first marketable antimony concentrate, although plant-scale performance remains unproven.

Way2VAT has secured binding commitments for a A$2.109 million placement, giving the fintech capital to fund the next RBC acquisition payment and its e-invoicing expansion. The raise comes at a 29% discount and carries potential further dilution through free-attaching options.

Axel REE has reported a major leap in metallurgical testwork at its Caladão Project in Brazil, achieving up to 95% gallium and 74% scandium extraction from a Tiger Creek composite sample. The results mark a significant step in developing alternative gallium recovery methods beyond traditional by-product sources.