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Nexsen Limited teams with Universiti Malaya to launch a joint research facility aiming to develop a rapid biosensor detecting E. coli and Salmonella simultaneously, addressing a critical food safety gap in Southeast Asia.

Black Canyon is progressing its Wandanya Project with robust drilling and beneficiation results, underpinning a large manganese resource and promising scoping study economics.

Brazilian Critical Minerals (ASX: BCM) has locked in pre-approval under Australia’s R&D Tax Incentive for its Ema Rare Earth Project, including critical overseas activities in Brazil. This reduces regulatory uncertainty and supports funding efficiency for advancing the project’s development.

National Australia Bank’s half year to March 2026 saw revenue climb 8.7% to $11.16 billion while net profit dropped 19.3%, hit by a $949 million accelerated software amortisation. Excluding this, cash earnings edged 2.3% higher, underpinned by strong business banking growth and cautious credit provisioning amid geopolitical uncertainty.

Multistack International reversed a $1.68 million loss to report a $2.26 million profit in 2025, driven by $4 million in settlement and asset disposal income. The company plans to exit its loss-making Australian operations through a share disposal while exploring new business avenues.

Alvo Minerals has raised A$1.25 million through a premium-priced placement to strategic investors, bolstering its exploration efforts at key critical minerals projects in Brazil, including the Palma copper-zinc resource and rare earth element targets.

Green Technology Metals (ASX: GT1) secures A$11 million to complete feasibility studies and permitting for its Seymour Lithium Project, aiming for first ore in 2028 amid a recovering lithium market and strong Canadian support.

Ava Risk Group posted a $6.1 million Q3 sales intake and secured a $7 million strategic investment to fuel US expansion, while geopolitical tensions delay some Middle East orders.

Jayride Group continues its pivot to a SaaS mobility platform across Australasia and Southeast Asia, managing tight cash flow and planning a capital raise to sustain operations and support ASX reinstatement.

Prominence Energy has secured $1.56 million through a discounted share placement to fund key technical work and licence approvals at its Gawler Helium and Hydrogen Project, positioning the company for upcoming exploration milestones.

AKORA Resources has secured a 25-year mining permit for its flagship Bekisopa iron ore project, a critical step toward development, but faces suspension from ASX quotation due to late reporting.

Pure Resources has partnered with Oak Ridge National Laboratory to develop a rare earth extraction process from its Garnet Hills garnet, aiming to add critical minerals value alongside its industrial minerals business.