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Electro Optic Systems has inked a conditional US$80 million contract to supply a 100kW high energy laser weapon to a South Korean customer, marking its second major export order in this advanced defence technology.

Blue Star Helium has completed mechanical assembly of its Galactica helium facility and is set to begin commissioning this week, aiming for first production by December 2025.

Amaero Ltd has secured a significant endorsement from the U.S. Department of the Navy for its Powder Metallurgy Hot Isostatic Pressing (PM-HIP) technology, positioning it as a key solution to long lead times in defense manufacturing.

Loyal Metals has intersected 60 metres of rich chalcocite copper mineralisation near the surface at its Highway Reward Project, confirming the presence of extensive copper-gold deposits and advancing exploration efforts with a third drill underway.

Rio Tinto has completed due diligence on Calix’s Zesty Green Iron Demonstration Project, unlocking an initial $3 million investment and moving the venture closer to commercial reality.

Ovanti’s US payments brand Flote has partnered with cloud-native platform Gr4vy to launch scalable, responsible buy now pay later solutions in the US market starting 2026.

Resolute Mining’s updated Definitive Feasibility Study for the Doropo Gold Project reveals a 55% increase in ore reserves, a longer mine life, and robust financial returns, positioning the project as a key growth driver.

Altitude Minerals has confirmed promising heavy mineral sands prospectivity at its Nilpinna Tenement in South Australia, with assays revealing heavy mineral grades as high as 12.5%. The discovery opens a new frontier for exploration in the Eromanga Basin.

Biome Australia has initiated its first human clinical trial for the proprietary probiotic strain Lactobacillus plantarum BMB18, aiming to validate its benefits for digestive and mood-related symptoms.

Imricor Medical Systems has secured Institutional Review Board approval for the University of Virginia Health to join its VISABL-AFL clinical trial, marking a key expansion in the US. Procedures are set to begin early next year, supporting Imricor’s progress toward FDA approval and commercialisation.

AusQuest and South32 have extended their Strategic Alliance Agreement for two more years, securing continued funding and collaboration on Australian copper and zinc projects. South32 will fund exploration to advance projects to drill-ready status and can earn up to 80% interest through staged investments.

Finder Energy has completed the acquisition of the Petrojarl I FPSO, gaining full control of vital infrastructure for the Kuda Tasi and Jahal project and setting the stage for a Final Investment Decision by mid-2026.