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Solis Minerals has raised A$6 million in a placement strongly backed by institutional investors, including major shareholder PLS Group, to fund imminent drilling at its Brazil Lithium and Cinto Copper projects.

KTEK Aerosystems has restarted deliveries after Middle East conflict-related supply chain disruptions, shipping an initial A$500,000 order and aiming for 150 units per month within five months.

AusQuest has reported significant near-surface copper-gold mineralisation from its latest RC drilling at the Cangallo project in Peru, setting the stage for a substantial diamond drilling campaign targeting deeper, higher-grade zones.

Advanced Energy Minerals (ASX:AEM) is ramping up its Cap-Chat high purity alumina production, targeting 3,000 tpa by mid-2026 and planning to double capacity to 6,000 tpa by 2029 amid a forecast supply deficit and surging demand.

Bubs Australia expects FY26 revenue between $105 million and $115 million, with underlying EBITDA forecast at $4 million to $8 million despite external challenges including regulatory delays and increased air freight costs.

EcoGraf confirms its patented HFfree process offers competitive costs for producing high-purity spherical graphite, targeting non-Chinese battery supply chains with plans for facilities in the US, Europe, and Asia.

Savannah Goldfields updates the Electric Light Mineral Resource at Georgetown, reporting 46,000 oz gold at 3.9 g/t including an Indicated category for the first time, underpinning future mining plans.

Albion Resources has finalized its acquisition of the Gidgee Gold Project in Western Australia's Gum Creek Greenstone Belt and is gearing up for drilling after receiving soil sampling results.

Judo Bank has successfully upsized a capital-relief securitisation to $750 million, strengthening its CET1 ratio and enhancing return on equity for FY27.

Pointerra has locked in a multi-year deal with Origin Energy to deploy its Pointerra3D platform for automated monitoring of 750km of gas pipelines, marking a strategic expansion in its infrastructure analytics footprint.

Argosy Minerals has achieved 99% lithium chloride purity and 94.4% lithium recovery in pilot plant test works for its 12,000tpa Rincon Lithium Project, underpinning its move toward industrial-scale production and advancing its Definitive Feasibility Study.

Vita Resources NL is accelerating exploration across its diverse portfolio, expanding drilling at its Ninnis Gold Project in WA and confirming polymetallic upgrades at its ICE Project in Canada.

Critical Resources Limited showcased its diversified critical metals portfolio and advanced battery tech at its 2026 AGM, spotlighting growth prospects in lithium, gold, and base metals across Australia, Canada, and New Zealand.

ikeGPS Group delivered a strong FY26 with platform subscription revenue up 33% to NZ$19.2 million and positive underlying EBITDA in March, supported by AI-driven pricing and expanding US utility adoption.

Cooks Coffee Company reported a 22.8% jump in group store sales and a 27% rise in normalised EBITDA for FY26, driven by strong UK and Ireland growth and new international franchise agreements.

TruScreen Group reported a 42% increase in FY2026 sales driven by new market entries including India and Indonesia, alongside launching a large-scale cervical cancer screening program in Vietnam and submitting major UNITAID proposals.

2 Cheap Cars Group held its ground in a challenging FY26, delivering a net profit after tax of $3.2 million amid rising carbon costs and softer vehicle sales, supported by a robust second-half recovery and record finance penetration.

TradeWindow reported a 20% rise in FY26 revenue to NZ$9.6 million with annual recurring revenue surpassing NZ$10 million. The company narrowed its EBITDA loss and is targeting breakeven in FY27 while advancing its AI-driven FreightAI platform.

Green Cross Health lifted net profit by 28% to NZD 20.4 million in FY26, driven by stronger medical funding and pharmacy revenue growth, while preparing to launch a new Primary Health Organisation.

Tourism Holdings Limited (THL) has received a revised acquisition proposal from a BGH-led consortium offering NZ$3.10 per share. Meanwhile, THL has downgraded its FY26 profit guidance and raised its net debt forecast amid ongoing global travel uncertainties.

Chorus has reported a rise in its fibre regulated asset base to NZD 6 billion for 2025, alongside a significant NZD 101 million under-earn on its maximum allowable revenue, resulting in a NZD 76.3 million wash-up balance to be carried into the next regulatory period.