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1414 Degrees (ASX:14D) has partnered with European space company Orbit Boy to test its SiNTL silicon-anode battery technology for satellite and rocket applications, aiming to break into the growing space battery market.

RocketDNA Ltd is acquiring the remaining 40% of its Western Australian subsidiary in a $1 million share-based transaction, simplifying its group structure without operational changes.

Kingfisher Mining has completed significant drilling at its Broken Hill projects, confirming promising copper-gold and silver-lead-zinc mineralisation, with assay results due soon and further exploration planned.

Growthpoint Properties Australia sustains strong office leasing momentum in FY26 with 54,721 sqm executed and reaffirmed financial guidance, supported by active capital management and leadership appointments.

Somerset Minerals (ASX:SMM) is ramping up exploration at its Coppermine copper project in Nunavut, Canada, with thick, high-grade copper intercepts at Jura and a major 17 km Talisker anomaly set for maiden drilling from July 2026.

Eminence Minerals has kicked off a comprehensive drilling campaign at its Campo Grande Rare Earth Project in Brazil, targeting high-priority corridors adjacent to a major peer's high-grade rare earth discovery.

Stealth Group Holdings has posted record preliminary FY26 results, driven by strong organic growth and the transformative acquisition of Hardware & Building Traders (HBT). The company remains on track for its ambitious FY28 sales and EBITDA margin targets.

Sweden's Parliament has amended legislation to remove uranium mining from nuclear facility regulations, simplifying permits and strengthening Aura Energy's prospects for its Häggån uranium deposit.

Symal Group is set to significantly boost its defence and resources contracting presence through the $51 million acquisition of Shamrock Civil, a Queensland-based contractor with a $315 million pipeline dominated by defence projects.

Legend Mining has pinpointed anomalous gold mineralisation aligned with a major induced polarisation anomaly at Pyrophyllite Hill within its Pinnacle Well Project, advancing plans for drill testing pending heritage approvals.

Sims Limited has lifted its FY26 underlying EBIT forecast to $420-$435 million, driven by robust North American metals performance and growth in its Lifecycle Services segment amid mixed ferrous market conditions.

Flight Centre Travel Group has trimmed its FY26 profit forecast due to Middle East conflict impacts on leisure travel, while launching a fresh $200 million share buy-back reflecting confidence in recovery.

ARN Media has resolved its Federal Court dispute with Kyle Sandilands through a $12.09 million settlement, ending a high-profile legal battle while maintaining a revenue share from Sandilands' new media venture.

Fletcher Building expects FY26 EBIT of $375m-$380m, bolstered by $40m in property sale gains, while executing significant divestments to reduce net debt. The company will withdraw its Moody’s credit rating as it targets a simpler capital structure.