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PPK Group’s majority-owned PowerPlus Energy launches two Clean Energy Council-approved batteries eligible for the Australian Government’s new Cheaper Home Batteries Program rebates, positioning itself to capture a significant share of the emerging residential energy storage market.

Burgundy Diamond Mines pauses open pit mining at Point Lake due to weak diamond prices, focusing instead on higher-margin underground operations at Misery. The company also prepares to unveil a new mine plan and Fox project study.

Ionic Rare Earths’ Brazilian joint venture Viridion has secured land and government backing to build South America’s inaugural rare earth refining and recycling centre, aiming to start operations by late 2026.

Viridis Mining and Minerals, through its Brazilian JV Viridion, has secured municipal land in Poços de Caldas to build Latin America’s first rare earth refining and recycling centre, backed by strong government support and aligned with Brazil’s critical minerals strategy.

Santana Minerals reports significant high-grade assay results from drilling at the northern extensions of its Rise and Shine gold deposit, bolstering prospects for resource upgrades and mine life extensions.

IKE GPS Group Limited has opened a A$2.0 million Share Purchase Plan following an A$18 million placement, aiming to accelerate product innovation and strategic expansion.

Saunders International Limited has announced its acquisition of Aqua Metro Pty Ltd for up to A$30 million, aiming to strengthen its position in the water infrastructure sector with a stable, annuity-style revenue model and a robust project pipeline.

Saunders International has agreed to acquire Aqua Metro for up to $30 million, marking a strategic push into water infrastructure with strong financial prospects and a robust project pipeline.

X2M Connect Limited has announced a non-renounceable entitlement offer to raise approximately $2.26 million, issuing new shares and options to eligible shareholders. The capital raise aims to strengthen the company’s balance sheet and support AI platform enhancements and market expansion.

INOVIQ Limited reports strong clinical validation for its EXO-OC ovarian cancer screening test and promising preclinical results for CAR-exosome therapeutics targeting aggressive cancers.

Buru Energy has taken a major step forward in developing its Rafael Gas Project through a strategic partnership with Clean Energy Fuels Australia, aiming for first cash flow by late 2027. The company also divested non-core assets to focus capital on this flagship project.

Hansen Technologies has raised its FY25 profitability outlook, driven by operational efficiencies and early powercloud profits, despite a slight revenue timing shift. The company also secured major new contracts across Europe and the US.