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Firebird Metals has placed all critical equipment orders for its Perth-based Australian Demonstration Plant, triggering the first ARENA grant payment and setting the stage for a pivotal 90-day fabrication phase. The project remains on track for early Q4 2026 equipment delivery, with imminent lithium manganese rich cathode results expected from its China pilot plant.

Rapid Critical Metals has obtained a five-year BC Mines Act Permit for its Prophet River Project in Canada, enabling a maiden drilling campaign targeting critical gallium and germanium deposits amid global supply concerns.

Metallium Limited has successfully run three Flash Joule Heating reactors in parallel for 12 hours, hitting key scale-up milestones and setting the stage for commercial metal recovery campaigns.

Cobalt Blue Holdings and Glomar Minerals have shortlisted four US sites and begun testwork for Project Infinity, aiming to build the first commercial polymetallic nodule refinery in the United States.

OD6 Metals reveals multi-element assay results from its Quinn Fluorspar Project showing exceptionally low impurities and high fluorspar grades, supporting potential direct shipping Metspar and upgraded AcidSpar products.

Nanoveu’s EMASS technology achieves real-time, always-on keyword spotting using bone-conduction vibration on the ECS-DoT edge AI chip at under 1 milliwatt power, eliminating the need for microphones and overcoming key challenges in wearable voice interfaces.

Critical Resources has achieved a key milestone by depositing a complete solid-state battery cathode layer in one dry, solvent-free step, potentially simplifying and cutting costs in battery production for high-demand sectors.

InteliCare (ASX:ICR) is hitting a commercial inflection point, backed by a landmark $8.8 million contract with mecwacare and a growing pipeline across aged care sectors. Its AI-powered platform promises measurable improvements in care outcomes and operational efficiency.

FBR Ltd is set to slash its share count by consolidating every 50 securities into one, impacting ordinary shares, performance rights, and options. The move awaits shareholder approval with critical milestones scheduled throughout July 2026.

NoviqTech has agreed to sell its Carbon Central and Fuel Central assets for AUD 1 million, freeing up resources to expand its biochar carbon dioxide removal projects through Coralia.

dorsaVi has raised $500,000 through the exercise of 25 million unlisted options by key shareholders, reinforcing confidence in its advanced AI and neuromorphic semiconductor projects. The capital will accelerate development of its 22nm node technology targeting medical and industrial robotics markets.

Beamtree Holdings has appointed Gareth Pye as its new CEO, aiming to pivot towards stronger operational execution and commercial focus amid ongoing international expansion.