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Pure Resources Limited has entered a legally binding R&D collaboration with Rice University to develop cutting-edge carbon nanotube fibre thermal management systems using graphite from its Garnet Hills Project. The partnership includes joint intellectual property ownership and a planned $3 million equity placement to fund exploration and downstream initiatives.

Pure Resources has launched a cutting-edge research collaboration with Rice University to develop carbon nanotube fibre thermal management systems, leveraging graphite from its Garnet Hills Project. The initiative is backed by a $3 million equity raise to fund exploration and downstream material innovation.

GLG Corp Ltd reported an 18.7% drop in revenue to USD 54.1 million for the half year ended December 2025, resulting in a net loss amid challenging macroeconomic conditions and tariff pressures. Despite operational efficiencies improving gross margins, the company refrained from declaring an interim dividend.

Alexium International Group has acquired Microtek Laboratories’ microencapsulation business, marking a strategic pivot to manufacturing-led growth and raising $4.6 million to fund expansion. Despite a slight sales dip, the company is poised for a stronger 2026 with new product lines and military trials underway.

Nanollose has advanced its largest pilot production of Nullarbor™ fibre, integrating a refined microbial cellulose process that promises easier adoption by textile manufacturers. The company also bolstered its intellectual property portfolio and secured additional funding post-quarter.

Merino & Co. has secured a significant follow-up order from its Shanghai-based omni-channel distributor, reinforcing its expanding footprint in China’s retail and digital markets.

Alexium International has acquired Microtek Laboratories’ microencapsulation and phase-change material business, backed by a $6.8 million entitlement offer to strengthen its manufacturing and innovation capabilities in the US.

Gale Pacific’s FY25 results reveal a challenging year marked by tariff disruptions in the Americas, prompting a strategic overhaul of its US operations to safeguard future growth.

Alexium International Group reported a 26% rise in Q1 FY26 sales driven by new business wins and expanded foam bedding applications, while navigating tighter funding conditions.

Zoono Group Limited reports strong progress in its shelf-life extension technology with 50 active trials worldwide and anticipates its first significant sales this quarter, supported by fresh funding and expanding market interest.

Nanollose Limited reported a $1.43 million loss for FY2025 while progressing pilot production of innovative biomaterials and strengthening its balance sheet with a $2.1 million capital raise. The company appointed a new CEO to drive commercialisation efforts in FY2026.

Zoono Group Limited reported a 19.1% revenue increase to NZ$1.25 million for FY2025, alongside a significantly reduced net loss. The company is pivoting towards B2B markets, focusing on antimicrobial and shelf-life extension technologies, supported by a recent AUD 1.78 million capital raise.