
Nexsen Awarded $1.2m Grant to Advance Strepsure Point-Of-Care Diagnostic in Asia-Pacific Markets

Optiscan Submits FDA Dossier for Inspecta Imaging Device Targeting Lucrative US Veterinary Market

Pure Resources to Collaborate with Rice University to Develop High-Performance Carbon Nanotube Fibre Systems
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Fishing for Points and Status Can Be an Expensive Waste of Time
Qantas loyalty arm posts record $511m underlying pre-tax earnings; points and status fuel profits even as lounge changes tighten.

The Weekly Finger: On growing your own
RBA rate cut seen later amid stubborn inflation; meanwhile, growing your own food highlights looming food inflation and higher fertiliser costs.

Treating Mandatory Super Drawdowns as a Challenge Rather than a Burden
Australian super drawdowns climb with age, from 4% at 65 to 14% after 95. Framed as an investable challenge, not a burden, to beat the hurdle.

Market wrap: ASX setting up for a rebound rally?

Boss Energy Reports Updated Uranium Resource Estimates for Gould’s Dam and Jason’s Deposit
Boss Energy updates Gould’s Dam and Jason’s Deposit uranium resources to 33.1Mlb and 12.0Mlb U; accelerated Honeymoon-style development with H2 approvals.
Weekly Wrap: A record close and 3.7% month a big thumbs up
ASX 200 finishes at record close, up 3.7% in Feb as BHP profits beat and banks top forecasts; Block rockets on staff cuts; rare-earths rally lifts Lynas/Iluka.

Boss Energy Reports $36.2m Positive Net Cash Flow from Honeymoon Uranium Project
Boss Energy (ASX: BOE) logs $36.2m positive net cash flow from Honeymoon uranium project; six months to Dec lift in uranium sales, lower C1 costs boost outlook.

Weekly Wrap: ASX slips on war fears as earnings beat expectations buoy week
War fears nudge ASX 200 lower despite QBE's 21% profit surge; energy gains lift oil names, tech slumps; Guzman sinks below float.

Pure Resources to Collaborate with Rice University to Develop High-Performance Carbon Nanotube Fibre Systems
Pure Resources to partner with Rice University on CNTF heat sinks for AI data centres; Garnet Hills graphite backs the venture; $3m placement.

Morella Identifies Principal Pegmatite Bodies at Mt Edon Rubidium-Lithium Project
Morella identifies two main pegmatite bodies at Mt Edon rubidium-lithium project; wide open-at-depth intervals bolster maiden-resource prospects.

Bayan Mining Joins US Defense Industrial Base Consortium, Eyes Critical Minerals Funding
Bayan Mining joins US DIBC, eyes non-dilutive OTA funding for critical minerals tech, yttrium patents, and Desert Star prospects.

Astron Completes Donald Project BFS, Targets Q2 2026 FID Amid Advanced Financing Talks
Astron completes Donald BFS, eyes Q2 2026 FID as financing talks move toward up to A$300m; Energy Fuels stake, stronger HREEs outlook boost near-term upside.

Firebrick Pharma Raises $1.5m to Advance Product Development and Commercial Expansion
Firebrick raises $1.5m via 31.9m shares at $0.047, 16.5% discount to VWAP with 1-for-2 options; Indonesia grants Nasodine approval, unlocking SE Asia growth.

Nexsen Awarded $1.2m Grant to Advance Strepsure Point-Of-Care Diagnostic in Asia-Pacific Markets
Nexsen awarded $1.2m grant to advance StrepSure GBS test in Asia-Pacific; Hong Kong as hub for validation, local manufacturing and near-term commercialization.

Optiscan Submits FDA Dossier for Inspecta Imaging Device Targeting Lucrative US Veterinary Market
Optiscan submits FDA dossier for InSpecta veterinary imaging, unlocking US$11.9B market with real-time, non-invasive imaging for pets.

Alterity Therapeutics Receives Positive FDA Feedback for ATH434 Phase 3 MSA Program
Alterity Therapeutics wins positive FDA feedback on ATH434 Phase 3 for MSA; End-of-Phase 2 meeting mid-2026; cash runway ~A$49.2m.

Stakk: AI-powered Trust & Decisioning Infrastructure Provider for Regulated Industries
Stakk accelerates ARR with AI-powered trust/decisioning for regulated industries; data flywheel fuels rapid revenue growth and tier-1 client wins.

RocketBoots Executes $3.3m Contract with Global Retail Group for AI-Driven Loss Prevention
RocketBoots clinches $3.3m activation contract with global retailer for AI loss-prevention; adds to $9.1m ARR, EU rollout underway, US in June.

Brainchip Licenses Akida 2 IP to EDGEAI, Targeting Future Royalties
BrainChip inks global Akida 2 IP license with EDGEAI, milestones and royalties; 2025 annual shows AKD1500 tape-out, revenue up 374% to US$1.89m.

InFocus Group Completes Development of Codexa Sweepstakes Casino Platform
InFocus Group completes Codexa sweepstakes platform; enters final testing ahead of planned global technical preview, eyeing licensing or sale of iGaming tech.

Jade Gas Raises A$1.8M to Advance Mongolia's First Gas Operation
Jade Gas raises A$1.8M to fast-track Mongolia's Red Lake gas project, targeting maiden gas reserve booking and production license submission.

1414 Degrees Secures $2.69 Million Placement to Fund Aurora and SiNTL Milestones
1414 Degrees raises A$2.69m via discounted placement to push Aurora Energy Precinct and SiNTL milestones, targeting full Aurora ownership and BESS progress.

Finder Energy Advancing to FID after Securing KTJ Project Development Area Approval
Finder Energy advances toward FID as ANP approves KTJ Development Area, unlocking 25-year tenure; FEED done, TIMOR GAP to fund 50% of capex; first oil 2027.

Blue Star Helium Transitions to 24/7 Operations at Galactica after Stage 1 Completion
Blue Star Helium completes Stage 1 Galactica, shifts Pinon Canyon to 24/7 ops with six wells; spot helium sales underway as trading halt flags capital raise.

ClearVue Technologies Achieves Global IEC Certification for Metal-Backed Solar Panels
ClearVue secures global IEC certification for metal-backed BIPV panels; deepens Helios partnership as Australian CEC approval nears to speed deployment.

1414 Degrees Secures $2.69 Million Placement to Fund Aurora and SiNTL Milestones
1414 Degrees raises A$2.69m via discounted placement to push Aurora Energy Precinct and SiNTL milestones, targeting full Aurora ownership and BESS progress.

6K Additive Awarded $1.1M Order for Nickel 718 Superalloy Powder
6K Additive lands US$1.1m Nickel 718 powder order from a major OEM, boosting Q1 2026 intake; shipments to Sept 2026, underscoring AM demand.

Eden Innovations Reports Ongoing Market Growth of EdenCrete Low-Carbon Concrete Additives
Eden Innovations flags ongoing Americas growth for EdenCrete; Amrize adds 5 Colorado plants, now 10 of 300, signaling US expansion.
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Ceretas secures $1m for breakthrough ultrasound therapy for dementia, eyes potential IPO
Australian MedTech company Ceretas has successfully secured $1 million in seed funding to advance its low-cost, portable and non-invasive ultrasound device aimed at treating dementia and other neurological conditions. This funding positions the company closer to a potential IPO as it progresses through clinical research and regulatory steps. Initial capital raise fuels development The recent […]

Stormeur IPO to expand non-surgical cosmetics empire
Non-surgical cosmetics group Stormeur has launched a $7 million capital raising to fund the opening of four new Cosmetique clinics along Australia’s east coast. The company announced an initial public offering (IPO) last month based on a growth strategy that includes two new clinics in Sydney and two in Melbourne, to be established within 24 […]

ASX anticipates surge of IPOs later in 2024
Australia’s pipeline of initial public offerings (IPOs) is expected to ramp up in the new year thanks to a cyclical market on the rebound. Anticipated listings for the second half of 2024 include companies in the industrials, mining and consumer discretionary sectors such as cars, household appliances, specialty items, luxury goods and leisure. According to […]

Guzman y Gomez sets sights on ASX listing with IPO to fund aggressive expansion
In a bold move set to shake up Australia’s fast food landscape, Mexican-inspired chain Guzman y Gomez (GYG) is preparing to make its debut on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). The company’s upcoming initial public offering (IPO) is not just another corporate event—it’s a statement of GYG’s ambition to redefine fast food in this country. […]