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Cosmo Metals has appointed Ian Prentice as Managing Director, tasking him with accelerating exploration at the promising Bingara and Nundle projects in NSW. Prentice’s extensive industry experience signals a strategic pivot towards unlocking value in underexplored assets.

Micro-X Ltd has announced a $6 million capital raising alongside a $2.4 million strategic investment from Billion Prima, underpinning its pivot towards medical imaging and cashflow stability.

Blackstone Minerals is set to merge with IDM International, combining expertise and local presence to advance exploration of the world-class Mankayan copper-gold porphyry project in the Philippines.

SportsHero has secured a two-year deal with Indonesia’s third-largest telco, XL Axiata, to market its iGV Family Game Pass, leveraging Direct Carrier Billing to tap into 8.3 million PC gamers. This partnership positions SportsHero at the forefront of Southeast Asia’s rapidly growing esports sector.

Vmoto reports a 33% decline in FY24 unit sales but maintains operational cash flow positivity and secures new joint ventures in Thailand and Mexico to bolster its electric mobility footprint.

Elsight reported a robust 32% increase in annual revenue for 2024, driven by a strategic pivot towards the defense sector, which now accounts for over half of its total revenue. The company’s expanding customer base and debt elimination position it well for growth in 2025.

Fatfish Group reported a 20% increase in cash receipts to A$0.76 million for Q4 2024, driven by advances in its AI gaming subsidiary, but rising operating expenses led to a net cash outflow of A$0.37 million.

RooLife Group Ltd (ASX:RLG) reports a remarkable 144% jump in Q2 FY25 sales revenue, driven by new online stores and strategic market entries into China and India. The company’s own branded health and wellness products are central to its growth strategy.

Papyrus Australia has taken significant strides in Q4 2024, signing a joint venture terms sheet in Vietnam, appointing new board members, and securing R&D tax incentives, positioning itself for expanded commercialization.

InFocus Group Holdings has marked a pivotal quarter with a major $2.5 million contract in digital gaming and a corporate rebrand signaling its shift to enterprise software and analytics. The imminent Prodigy9 acquisition and capital raise position the company for accelerated growth.

Fluence Corporation Limited delivered a standout Q4 2024 with $21.2 million revenue and $1 million EBITDA, driven by a strategic shift to higher-margin Smart Product Solutions. The company’s robust $88 million backlog and $50 million in new orders set the stage for ambitious growth in 2025.

Fluence Corporation delivered a standout Q4 2024 with revenue more than doubling prior quarters, overcoming project delays and market headwinds to set the stage for robust growth in 2025.