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AML3D will contribute about A$530,000 to a three-year, A$3.89 million research project aimed at qualifying its Wire-Arc Additive Manufacturing technology for aerospace tooling. The project carries no immediate revenue, but could open the door to future production contracts if qualification succeeds.

Anson Resources' downstream partner JordProxa has produced lithium carbonate at 99.6% purity from its Green River project, exceeding the 99.5% industry benchmark for electric vehicle batteries. Independent SGS testing confirmed the quality, highlighting progress toward commercial lithium supply.

Advanced Engineered Materials (ASX:AEM) reported an 85% jump in high purity alumina sales in 1H 2026, with a customer pipeline now valued at US$190 million amid tightening global supply and rising semiconductor industry demand.

Data#3 Limited has reported its strongest financial year yet, with gross sales soaring 12.7% to $3.4 billion and net profit after tax up 13.1% to $54.5 million, underpinned by robust demand for AI, cloud, and cyber security solutions.

Super Retail Group reported a 3.2% revenue increase to $4.2 billion in FY26, but statutory net profit fell 7.2% to $206 million amid higher costs and project investments. A new five-year strategy aims to drive growth despite a challenging retail environment.

Skellerup Holdings delivered a tenth consecutive year of EBIT growth with a 14% rise to NZD 89.3 million and expanded its climate initiatives, reporting a 24% jump in net profit to NZD 67.7 million.

Breville Group delivered record FY26 revenue of AUD 1.81 billion and EBIT of AUD 207 million, navigating tariff volatility and currency headwinds while completing a major manufacturing diversification.

The a2 Milk Company posted a 12.4% rise in FY26 revenue to NZ$1.975 billion, but net profit from continuing operations fell 5.8% amid supply chain disruptions in China. The company declared a $300 million special dividend and expects mid single-digit revenue growth in FY27.

Australian Strategic Materials (ASM) held concurrent shareholder and optionholder meetings on 12 August 2026, approving the proposed acquisition by Energy Fuels Inc. The ASM Board unanimously recommends the schemes, supported by a positive Independent Expert opinion, with implementation expected by late August.

Lithium Universe Limited (ASX: LU7) has reported laboratory success for its licensed GCDE technology, achieving over 99% gold recovery and 97% purity from chloride solutions and e-waste, positioning it as a greener alternative in precious metals extraction.

New Zealand King Salmon (NZX: NZK) has upgraded its FY26 earnings outlook, lifting pro-forma EBITDA guidance to $30 million–$34 million, driven by better fish performance and fewer supply chain disruptions than expected.

Advanced Innergy Holdings (ASX:AIH) has revised down its FY26 revenue and EBITDA forecasts due to project timing delays and supply chain issues but maintains a robust order book and financial position.