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Critical Resources Limited has secured a 12-month exclusive option to evaluate advanced solid-state lithium-ion battery technology from the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, aiming to enhance battery safety, performance, and commercial potential.

Metallium Ltd has secured exclusive rights to apply its breakthrough Flash Joule Heating technology to the heavy rare earth-rich Harts Range Project, achieving an unprecedented 20-fold upgrade in rare earth concentration. This deal positions Metallium as a key player in Western critical minerals supply amid global geopolitical tensions.

Podium Minerals has kicked off a comprehensive drilling campaign at its Parks Reef Platinum Group Metals Project, aiming to advance metallurgical testing and deepen resource insights. This move supports the company’s innovative Concentrator flowsheet development amid a tightening global PGM market.

New Frontier Minerals has locked in a decade-long exclusive agreement with Metallium to apply cutting-edge Flash Joule Heating technology to its Harts Range ore, achieving unprecedented rare earth enrichment. This partnership targets strategic US defense and magnet markets, marking a pivotal step for the project’s commercial future.

K2 Asset Management Holdings Ltd marked a pivotal year with 17% revenue growth and a return to profitability, declaring a fully franked dividend and outlining ambitious growth plans across its core business pillars.

Catapult Group International Ltd reports a standout first half of FY26, delivering record SaaS growth and profitability driven by strong contract renewals and innovative technology integration.

Catapult Sports Ltd has reported a robust first half of FY26, with a 19% increase in Annualized Contract Value and a 50% jump in operating profit, driven by strategic acquisitions and strong SaaS growth.

Catapult Sports Ltd reported a 16.9% revenue increase to US$67.6 million for the half-year ended September 30, 2025, driven by strong subscription growth and key acquisitions. Despite a net loss of US$8.6 million, the company bolstered its cash position and expanded its product suite with AI and remote workflow innovations.

ALS Limited has reported a robust first half for FY26, with revenue climbing 13.3% to $1.7 billion and underlying NPAT rising 17.2%, driven by strong organic growth across all business streams and strategic investments in digital innovation.

Shriro Holdings reported a 13.6% revenue decline in FY25 amid a strategic shift in its BBQ segment but delivered a 5.5% rise in EBITDA. The company plans a $20 million share buy-back in FY26, signaling confidence in its operational turnaround.

Airtasker has raised $10 million in a strategic equity placement led by iHeartMedia, aiming to accelerate its growth in the US and UK markets through targeted marketing and expanded media partnerships.

Cobre Limited has landed a $4 million strategic investment from Tribeca Investment Partners to accelerate development of its Ngami In-Situ Copper Recovery project in Botswana, marking a key step toward commercialising this promising copper resource.