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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.

Locality Planning Energy Holdings reports a 79% rise in group profit excluding impairment, signaling a pivotal transformation as it outlines ambitious FY2026 growth plans.

Duxton Water Limited has declared its 17th consecutive dividend increase at 3.72 cents per share, fully franked, while removing the discount on its Dividend Reinvestment Plan following a major debt repayment.

Locality Planning Energy Holdings reported a modest revenue increase for FY2025 despite a significant impairment charge, as it pivots toward a disciplined, customer-focused multi-utility model.

Carbonxt Group Limited reported a 7.1% revenue increase and a significant EBITDA improvement in FY25, while commissioning delays at its Kentucky facility temper near-term optimism.

Carbonxt Group Limited reported a 7.1% revenue increase to $16.2 million in FY25 alongside a 16.7% reduction in net loss, while progressing its Kentucky liquid-phase activated carbon facility and navigating ongoing liquidity challenges.