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IperionX has boosted its titanium powder capacity by 60% with no extra capital, cutting unit costs to $55/kg, and is now accelerating a US Department of Defense-backed expansion to 1,400 tpa aiming for the lowest-cost titanium production in America.

Lincoln Minerals has successfully raised $2.25 million through a renounceable entitlement issue and follow-on placement, positioning the company to advance key exploration projects in South Australia’s critical minerals sector.

West Coast Silver Limited has launched an intensified exploration campaign at its Elizabeth Hill Silver Project following impressive initial drilling results, aiming to expand and quantify near-surface and deeper silver mineralisation.

Altech Batteries has secured preliminary approval for a €46.7 million German government grant to support its innovative CERENERGY solid-state battery project, marking a significant step in its push to commercialize lithium-free energy storage technology.

Verbrec Limited has reported its strongest financial performance in over a decade, with record gross margins and a return to profitability, alongside the reinstatement of dividends. The company is positioning itself for growth in sustainable energy sectors amid a cautious but optimistic outlook for FY2026.

Lumos Diagnostics, backed by BARDA, is set to begin a pivotal pediatric clinical study to extend the use of its rapid respiratory infection test, FebriDx, to children aged 2–12 in U.S. CLIA-waived settings, potentially unlocking a $1 billion market.

Lotus Resources has achieved a pivotal milestone by producing its first yellowcake at the Kayelekera Uranium Mine, marking its emergence as a global uranium producer. The company targets ramping up production to 200,000 pounds per month by early 2026.

Genesis Minerals has more than doubled its FY26 exploration budget to A$40-50 million, driven by promising drilling results at its Leonora and Laverton gold assets. Recent assays reinforce the company’s strategy of organic growth supported by resource expansion near existing processing infrastructure.

Vection Technologies has expanded its AI contract portfolio by securing an additional $2.1 million through a deepened exclusive partnership with Area12 Consulting, bringing total contracts since May 2025 to $5.7 million.

TasFoods narrowed its half-year loss by 29% despite a 21% drop in sales amid persistent poultry oversupply and discounted pricing. Strategic asset sales and cost-cutting efforts aim to stabilize the business in a challenging market.

Synertec Corporation reported an 8% revenue decline in FY25 but achieved a 15% improvement in normalised EBITDA, driven by a strong second-half rebound in Engineering and a 90% surge in Powerhouse revenue.

Synertec Corporation Limited reported an 8% revenue decline to $18.2 million in FY2025 alongside a $7.64 million net loss, yet its Engineering segment showed a strong EBITDA rebound and its Powerhouse renewable technology revenue nearly doubled.