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EcoGraf Advances Epanko Financing as Independent Engineers’ Report Nears Completion
EcoGraf (ASX: EGR) has completed all key technical documents required for the Independent Engineers’ Report, a major step toward securing debt financing from KfW IPEX-Bank for the development of the company's Epanko Graphite Project in Tanzania.

Alchemy Resources Extends High-Grade Direct Shipping Ore Envelope at Valley Bore
Alchemy Resources (ASX: ALY) has reported extensive high-grade iron ore across multiple broad intervals at its 100%-owned Valley Bore project in Western Australia’s Mid West region.

Critical Resources Engages Canadian Government Relations Firm to Accelerate Mavis Lake Lithium Project
Critical Resources (ASX: CRR) has appointed leading Canadian government relations adviser Pathway Group to help advance permitting, funding access, and stakeholder engagement for its Mavis Lake Lithium Project in Ontario.

NoviqTech Partners with Eco-Markets Australia and The Hashgraph Group for Environmental Credit Platform
NoviqTech (ASX: NVQ) has received grant funding from the Hashgraph Association to deliver Eco-Markets Australia’s Registry 2.0, a modernised environmental credit registry supporting programs such as the Reef Credit Scheme.

Sparc Technologies Achieves Key Hydrogen Milestone as Roseworthy Pilot Plant Enters Operational Testing
Sparc Technologies (ASX: SPN) has achieved sustained hydrogen generation at its first-of-its-kind green hydrogen pilot plant in Roseworthy, South Australia, marking the transition to full operational testing under concentrated solar conditions.

Critical Resources Updates Amoco Gold-Antimony Project as Cap Burn Acquisition Finalised
Critical Resources Limited (ASX: CRR) has confirmed that maiden drilling at its Amoco gold-antimony project in NSW has defined a substantial mineralised orogenic system, just a day after completing its acquisition of the Cap Burn gold project in New Zealand.

Askari Metals Secures Strategic Funding to Launch Maiden Drilling at Nejo Copper-Gold Project
Askari Metals (ASX: AS2) has secured firm commitments of A$1.15 million from new and existing sophisticated investors to fund its maiden drilling program at the advanced-stage Nejo copper and gold project in Ethiopia.

Algorae Pharmaceuticals Achieves Independent Validation of AlgoraeOS and Launches Enhanced v2 Platform
Algorae Pharmaceuticals (ASX: 1AI) has reported independent preclinical validation of its AlgoraeOS v1 drug-combination prediction platform following a major study at the Victorian Centre for Functional Genomics at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre.

Ballymore Resources Confirms Exceptional Polymetallic Grades at Torpy’s Prospect
Ballymore Resources (ASX: BMR) has reported exceptional high-grade silver, lead, zinc, and indium mineralisation from the first reverse circulation drilling at the Torpy’s prospect within its Ruddygore Project in North Queensland.

Prospect Resources Identifies New High-Grade Copper Zone at Mumbezhi Project in Zambia
Prospect Resources (ASX: PSC) has defined a new high-grade copper zone at the Nyungu Central deposit within its 85%-owned Mumbezhi copper project in north-west Zambia.

Heavy Rare Earths Confirms High-Grade Silver and Base Metals at Prospect Hill
Heavy Rare Earths (ASX: HRE) has identified high-grade silver and base metal mineralisation at the Prospect Hill Project in South Australia following a comprehensive review of historical drilling data spanning more than four decades.

Avecho Biotechnology Receives US and EU Patent Allowances for Proprietary CBD Soft-Gel Capsule
Avecho Biotechnology (ASX: AVE) has received patent allowances from both the US Patent and Trademark Office and the European Patent Office for its cannabidiol (CBD) TPM soft-gel capsule.

BetMakers Technology Finalises Improved Penn Entertainment Content Deal as Strong Digital Momentum Continues
BetMakers Technology Group (ASX: BET) has reported strong digital momentum in the second quarter of FY26 while securing favourable new commercial terms under a renewed three-year agreement with Penn Entertainment.

4DMedical Secures CT:VQ Imaging Commitment Through Expanded Philips Distribution Deal
4DMedical (ASX: 4DX) has secured a minimum US$10 million (A$15m) order commitment for its FDA-approved CT:VQ imaging solution under an expanded distribution agreement with multinational giant Philips.

Talga Group Looking to Advance Commercial-Scale Anode Production with New ‘Industrial Leap’ Grant Application
Talga Group (ASX: TLG) has lodged an “Industrial Leap” application for a 1.1 billion Swedish krona (approximately A$180m) grant under Sweden’s Industriklivet 2 program to advance its commercial-scale anode production.

Li-S Energy to Collaborate with UK Specialist MSubs on Undersea Battery Systems
Li-S Energy (ASX: LIS) has entered into a collaboration with UK-based underwater vehicle manufacturer MSubs to test its lithium-sulfur battery cells for use in uncrewed undersea platforms.

Haranga Resources Mobilises Underground Diamond Drill Rig to Lincoln Gold Project
Haranga Resources (ASX: HAR) has mobilised a Gen II underground diamond drill rig to its wholly owned Lincoln gold project in California, marking a significant step toward a JORC-compliant mineral resource.

European Metals Receives Czech Government Grant Approval for Strategic Cinovec Build-Out
European Metals (ASX: EMH) has received confirmation that its Cinovec lithium project in the Czech Republic has been approved for a government grant of up to €360 million under the nation’s Strategic Investments for a Climate-Neutral Economy program.

ClearVue Technologies Receives Major South African Retrofit Order for Solar Façade Systems
ClearVue Technologies (ASX: CPV) has secured a significant order from Concept Business Group to reclad two 10-storey towers in South Africa with its solar-integrated façade products in a project expected to exceed A$1 million in value.

Altech Batteries Announces Major Board and Management Restructure
Altech Batteries (ASX: ATC) has announced significant board and management changes following an approach from major shareholder Altech Advanced Materials AG.