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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

AIC Mines Reports Increases to Eloise and Jericho Copper Resources and Ore Reserves
A1M lifts Eloise/Jericho resources and reserves; drilling extensions and faster underground work lift near-term copper outlook.

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.

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.