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Rubicon Water’s technology has been selected as part of a joint venture bid for a major Moroccan irrigation upgrade covering 69,600 hectares. The opportunity could become its largest EMEA contract, but formal execution remains subject to a 15-day appeal period and subsequent commissioning.

Excite Technology Services has secured an additional $3.2 million in work from an Australian Federal Government agency over 24 months. The contract offers a meaningful test of the cybersecurity provider’s post-restructure momentum, although standard government terms leave the scope and value adjustable.

Element 25 has moved its Butcherbird manganese expansion from feasibility into project delivery, targeting mechanical completion and commissioning in the first quarter of calendar 2027. The company also strengthened funding and commercial support, although construction, financing conditions and the absence of FY2026 revenue leave execution as the central test.

Micro-X has secured an eight-month, US$0.75 million contract extension from the US Department of Homeland Security to upgrade its miniature CT baggage scanner for scaled manufacturing. The award advances a technology platform towards possible commercial use, but does not yet represent a product sale or customer deployment.

Felix Group Holdings has secured A$5.54 million in institutional funding and launched a further A$1 million shareholder purchase plan as it pivots towards an open procurement platform. The ASX-listed software company is also guiding to at least 15% revenue growth in FY27.

Enlitic has secured a US$806,000 contract to migrate 10.6 million medical imaging studies for University of Michigan Health-Sparrow. The project also gives its Ensight platform a first active integration with Sectra’s enterprise imaging environment.

Tamboran Resources has moved into initial Beetaloo gas sales, but its first annual report after the milestone still records no fiscal 2026 revenue, a $30.5 million loss and substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. The company held $219.1 million in cash at June 30, yet faces heavy development spending, no proved reserves and a material weakness in financial controls.

Tetragon Energy has reported a $470,635 comprehensive loss in its first annual report, while highlighting a Philippine exploration portfolio carrying 3.214 Tcf of net mid-case prospective gas resources. The newly listed explorer ended the period with $715,713 in cash, before raising $4 million through its July ASX listing.

Marlin Global’s portfolio fell 6.3% before fees and tax in FY26 while its benchmark gained 30.5%, producing a NZ$17.3 million net loss. The Fisher Funds-managed vehicle is responding with broader sector coverage, faster portfolio turnover and an expanded research team.

Barramundi Limited (NZX:BRM) has reported the worst performance in its 20-year history, with a NZ$42.9 million net loss and a 17.0% fall in gross portfolio performance. The board is reviewing Fisher Funds’ management performance just weeks before its five-year agreement comes up for renewal.

First Graphene expanded its product range and international footprint in FY2026, lifting revenue while narrowing its annual loss. But the company says continued operations depend on securing further equity funding, putting commercial execution and liquidity at the centre of its next phase.

Nico Resources is advancing drilling, metallurgical studies and a potential downstream battery-materials partnership at Wingellina, despite a subdued nickel market and a larger annual loss. The company ended FY2026 with $4.73 million across cash and short-term investments after raising $3.73 million in equity.