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Metallium Limited has completed Phase I of a U.S. Department of War SBIR contract, demonstrating its Flash Joule Heating technology can recover gallium from semiconductor and electronic waste. The program finished in six months, underscoring the technology’s readiness and aligning with U.S. strategic supply chain goals.

BluGlass Limited (ASX: BLG) has entered a A$1.3 million strategic collaboration with a Fortune 500 global data storage company to advance photonics research using its proprietary visible laser technology.

Delta Lithium has issued a formal correction disputing a $93 billion in-ground valuation of rubidium at its Mt Ida project reported by the Australian Financial Review, citing JORC Code compliance. The company urges investors to disregard the figure and requests resumption of trading.

Etherstack’s Australian subsidiary Auria Wireless has landed a multi-year contract with the Department of Home Affairs, valued at around A$9 million initially and potentially rising to A$15 million with extensions.

Noble Helium has raised $12 million through a strongly supported institutional placement to fund its North Rukwa helium exploration in Tanzania, responding to tightening global helium supplies.

Pathkey.AI has secured a significant commercial contract with Imunexus Therapeutics, deploying its AI-driven TrialKey platform to enhance early-phase clinical trial design and capital raising efforts.

The Environmental Group’s TAPC division has secured a significant A$9 million contract to supply emissions control technology for a key rare earth project in Angola, marking a strategic move into the critical minerals sector.

Following ASIC's final inquiry report, ASX unveils a comprehensive transformation plan focusing on governance, leadership, and risk management, alongside a significant capital charge.

Prairie Lithium has secured a binding offtake agreement with Hydro Lithium for 100% of its Phase 1 lithium carbonate production, alongside a strategic AU$10 million equipment collaboration. This deal marks a significant milestone for Prairie’s Saskatchewan project, targeting first production in late 2026.

X2M Connect has inked a binding agreement to deploy its Smart Energy solution across a 1,000-lot residential estate in Victoria, unlocking a potential $2 million revenue opportunity and setting the stage for broader expansion.

Alliance Nickel Limited (ASX:AXN) has launched a non-renounceable entitlement offer to raise approximately A$4.15 million, aiming to fund capital cost optimisation for its NiWest Nickel-Cobalt Project and support general working capital.

Harvest Technology Group is sharpening its focus on defence markets following an independent review that validates its Nodestream platform’s relevance. The company has initiated third-party validation and made significant leadership changes, including the CEO’s departure.