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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.

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.

TradeWindow reported a 20% rise in FY26 revenue to NZ$9.6 million with annual recurring revenue surpassing NZ$10 million. The company narrowed its EBITDA loss and is targeting breakeven in FY27 while advancing its AI-driven FreightAI platform.

Critical Resources (ASX:CRR) has demonstrated a sulphur-free amorphous solid-state electrolyte with ionic conductivity and activation energy rivalling sulphide-based counterparts, potentially unlocking safer, more scalable solid-state battery manufacturing.

Strategic Elements Ltd has received $1.2 million in applications under its Share Purchase Plan, surpassing its initial $1 million target and raising the cap to $2.5 million. The extra funds will accelerate development of its moisture-powered Energy Ink™ and operational intelligence platform EdgeiQ™.

International Graphite Limited and Italian chemical producer Alkeemia have formalised a joint venture to develop a major graphite processing facility in Porto Marghera, Italy, targeting 15,000 tonnes per year by 2029 with first production expected in 2027.

Hydrix Limited has launched the retail phase of its accelerated entitlement offer aiming to raise up to $8.18 million by issuing six new shares per existing share at $0.005 each, plus free options. The institutional component has closed, and retail shareholders have until 5 June to participate.

Ionic Rare Earths (ASX: IXR) has secured binding agreements to supply critical rare earth oxides to US-based Advanced Magnet Lab, supporting domestic production of permanent magnets for defence applications under a US Defense Logistics Agency contract.

Wide Open Agriculture has agreed with Curtin University to replace its tiered royalty structure with a single 3.5% flat royalty on net sales, streamlining financial planning and enhancing commercial scalability for its lupin protein technology.

Codan Limited is acquiring the intellectual property of US-based Adaptive Dynamics to enhance its electronic warfare and mission-critical communications capabilities, aiming to strengthen its position in next-generation defence programs.

Papyrus Australia has fulfilled a critical contract milestone by delivering 200 biodegradable Collar Keeper product samples to TBS Mining Solutions, enabling the next phase of product testing despite a slight delay.

Strategic Elements Limited is raising up to $1 million via a Share Purchase Plan (SPP) at 3.5 cents per share, with attaching options exercisable at 4 cents, to fuel development in Energy Ink™ and Stealth Technologies.