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Li-S Energy has narrowed its FY26 loss and reached several commercialisation milestones, including a 2C Power Cell, international shipping approvals and its first lithium foil sale. But the ASX battery developer still needs customer offtake and fresh funding before its proposed 1 GWh manufacturing expansion can become reality.

Critical Resources has completed 65 cycles across more than a month in a full-format pouch cell using its solvent-free DSD cathode matrix. The cell retained about 75% of its starting capacity, offering a useful engineering baseline but not yet a commercial performance result.

Bayan Mining's patented ion-exchange technology demonstrated a 14-fold increase in yttrium concentration and a two-fold purity upgrade in independent bench-scale trials at the University of Queensland, highlighting commercial potential amid global supply disruptions.

Clean TeQ Water has landed a substantial Front End Engineering Design contract with Sunrise Energy Metals for the scandium recovery circuit at the Syerston Scandium Project, potentially worth A$5.4 million. The deal advances the engineering design following successful preliminary testwork and highlights Clean TeQ’s growing role in critical metals processing.

Dotz Nano has secured a technology licence with Eneriqs AI, signed its first commercial pilot for ChillerAI, and appointed Bridgeford Group as a distribution partner targeting substantial energy savings and recurring revenue.

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.

Ceretas Limited posted a $1.63 million net loss for FY26 on $1.28 million revenue from government grants, advancing its clinical-stage Alzheimer’s ultrasound platform. The company completed an $8 million IPO in July to fund pivotal trials and device development.

Bayan Mining has finalised the sale of its Bayan Springs North Project to Sun Silver, securing upfront and contingent payments while retaining a 1% royalty to maintain exposure to future exploration success.

Audeara Limited has raised $1.26 million through a two-tranche share placement to back its expanding technology licensing and retail channels, following a year of revenue growth and reduced cash burn.

Temas Resources posted a CAD 2.63 million loss for H1 2026, driven by ramped-up exploration and RCL technology development, while securing $1.5 million in fresh funding and signing initial RCL licensing contracts.

Metallium Limited has demonstrated its Flash Joule Heating technology can process a broad range of critical metal feedstocks, from rare earth ores to industrial wastes, opening new commercial pathways beyond electronic waste.

Metallium has validated its Flash Joule Heating technology through extensive testing and multi-reactor operation, advancing towards commercial e-waste processing at its Texas campus in H1 2027.