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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.

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.

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.

Impact Minerals Raising $2m to Accelerate Lake Hope HPA and Salmon Gums SoP Projects
Impact Minerals raises $2m in oversubscribed placement to accelerate Lake Hope HPA and Salmon Gums SoP projects, funding pilots, tests, and broader opportunities.

Algorae Pharmaceuticals Enters Second Drug Synergy Screening Program with Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Algorae launches second AOS2 synergy program with Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre's VCFG; 24 drug combos across cancers; six-month preclinical data.

Red Mountain Mining Defines High-Priority Antimony Drill Targets with Soil Sampling at Oaky Creek
Red Mountain Mining flags five high-priority antimony drill targets at Oaky Creek after soil sampling hits up to 1.16% Sb and 612ppm As; drilling next quarter.

Cobalt Blue to Partner with Glomar Minerals to Develop World’s First Polymetallic Nodule Refinery
Cobalt Blue partners with Glomar to develop the world’s first 200,000 tpa polymetallic nodule refinery; 24-month feasibility to back US defence supply chains.

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.

Barton Gold Receives $520,000 R&D Tax Refund to Support Exploration Programs
Barton Gold receives a $520k R&D tax refund, boosting cash to about $13.5m and accelerating SA exploration, including Tolmer high-grade targets.

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?

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.