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archTIS (ASX:AR9) has secured a second contract valued at A$250,000 to provide services to Copper River Technologies on behalf of the U.S. Department of Defense (U.S. DoD). The services include new development work for Archtis' NC Protect product to build features requested by the U.S. DoD specifically for the U.S. Microsoft DoD365 environment. Commenting on the contract, Archtis Managing Director & CEO, Mr Daniel Lai, stated: "Securing this contract to support new features and deployment services into the U.S. Department of Defense demonstrates clear customer validation and investment into NC Protect and its readiness in mission-critical environments. This added milestone provides confidence as we accelerate our U.S. expansion off the back of the Spirion acquisition and reinforces Archtis' ability to scale and deliver differentiated high-value data-centric security products and solutions. The US DOD has access to every technology in the world, and they are investing in Archtis, that's a good sign."}#NcProtect, #microsoftDod365, #copperRiverTechnologies, #u.s.DepartmentOfDefense

Southern Cross Media Group Ltd (ASX: SXL) has received a waiver from the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) in connection with its proposed merger with Seven West Media Limited (ASX: SWM). The ASX has granted a waiver of Listing Rule 10.1 to allow SXL to acquire SWM shares held by substantial shareholder Spheria Asset Management, without requiring SXL shareholder approval. The ASX has also confirmed that it will not require SXL to seek shareholder approval or re-comply with admission and quotation requirements under Listing Rule 11.1 for the proposed merger transaction. The transaction, announced on 30 September 2025, will see SXL acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of SWM by way of a scheme of arrangement. SXL will appoint an independent expert to assess whether the transaction is in the best interests of SXL shareholders, and the transaction is conditional on the independent expert concluding that it is in the best interests of SXL shareholders.#AsxWaiver, #proposedMerger, #southernCrossMediaGroupLimited, #sevenWestMediaLimited

Pilot Energy Limited (ASX:PGY) has secured a $5.9 million PRRT refund debt financing facility from Finport Finance Pty Ltd. This facility will fund 40% of Pilot's ongoing abandonment, decommissioning and rehabilitation expenditures (ADRE) for the Cliff Head Oil Field as they are incurred. Pilot Managing Director Brad Lingo stated, "This facility represents a strong outcome for Pilot and the Cliff Head Joint Venture. By securing this PRRT refund facility, we are able to substantially reduce the upfront funding burden that Pilot would otherwise be required to provide for ADRE expenditures." The multi-year facility will be available through FY2027, with repayment aligned to the PRRT refund cycle. This arrangement strengthens Pilot's capital position while supporting the efficient execution of the Cliff Head decommissioning program.#Oil, #naturalGas, #cliffHeadOilField, #prrtRefund, #abandonment, #DecommissioningAndRehabilitationExpenditures

Lithium Universe (ASX:LU7) (ASX: LU7) has requested a trading halt pending an announcement regarding a capital raising. The company has not provided any additional details at this time. Lithium Universe Limited is focused on building a lithium future and will provide further updates to the market once the announcement is released. Investors are advised to monitor the company's announcements for any material developments.#Lithium, #tradingHalt, #capitalRaising

Moho Resources (ASX: MOH) has requested a trading halt pending an announcement regarding a proposed capital raising. The company did not provide any additional details about the nature of the capital raising or its purpose. Moho Resources Limited is a materials company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange. The trading halt will remain in effect until the earlier of the commencement of normal trading on Tuesday, 21 October 2025, or the release of the announcement to the market.#TradingHalt, #capitalRaising, #mohoResourcesLimited, #asxMoh

Manuka Resources Limited Ltd. (ASX: MKR) has requested a trading halt pending an announcement on a proposed capital raising. The trading halt will allow an orderly bookbuild process and prevent uninformed trading in the company's securities. Manuka Resources Ltd. expects the trading halt to end with the announcement of the capital raising outcome, or by the commencement of trading on Tuesday, 21 October 2025. The company is not aware of any reason why the trading halt should not be granted and has provided the required information to the ASX.#TradingHalt, #capitalRaising, #manukaResourcesLtd

BluGlass Limited (ASX: BLG) (ASX: BLG) has announced plans to consolidate its capital structure through a 20:1 share consolidation. The Board believes this will result in a more appropriate capital structure, enhance trading liquidity, improve the per-share price, and potentially attract a wider range of investors. The consolidation will see every 20 existing ordinary shares consolidated into 1 share, with a corresponding adjustment to the company's options and performance rights. This will reduce the total number of shares on issue from 2.6 billion to approximately 130 million. The consolidation is subject to shareholder approval at Bluglass Limited's upcoming Annual General Meeting on 19 November 2025. If approved, the new capital structure is expected to take effect on 19 November 2025.#ShareConsolidation, #capitalStructure, #tradingLiquidity, #shareholderApproval

Archer Materials Limited (ASX: AXE) has signed a collaboration agreement with Emergence Quantum, a quantum innovation company supporting leading quantum firms like IONQ. The partnership will focus on graphene and carbon-based materials to accelerate the development of next-generation quantum and advanced electronic devices. Commenting on the collaboration, Archer CEO Dr Simon Ruffell said, "Graphene and carbon-based materials offer a powerful platform for enabling quantum devices that are both scalable and commercially relevant." Dr. Thomas Ohki, CTO/CSO of Emergence Quantum, added, "We're excited to work with Archer on this ambitious program. Our work with large multinational quantum companies has shown how strategic partnerships can accelerate quantum technology development." The phased Innovation and Commercialisation Program will guide Archer and Emergence Quantum's joint research, development, and prototype demonstration efforts, strengthening Archer's position as a leading Australian innovator in quantum materials and carbon-based device technology.#Graphene, #quantumTechnology, #carbonBasedMaterials, #semiconductorDevices, #quantumComputing, #quantumSensing, #medicalDiagnostics

Tasman Resources Ltd (ASX: TAS) has requested a trading halt, pending the release of an announcement regarding a capital raising. The company has not provided any further details on the nature or purpose of the capital raising at this time. Tasman Resources Ltd expects the trading halt to remain in place until the earlier of the company making an announcement or the commencement of trading on Tuesday, 21 October 2025. The company stated it is not aware of any reason why the trading halt should not be granted and has no other information to provide to the market at this stage.#TradingHalt, #capitalRaising

Janison (ASX: JAN) has been awarded a five-year contract worth approximately $1.4 million by the Western Australian School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA) to provide integrated online assessment solutions for the state's Online Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (OLNA) program. This contract strengthens Janison's position as a leading technology partner to education authorities across Australia, building on its proven track record supporting the New South Wales Department of Education. Janison CEO Sujata Stead said, "We are honoured to be selected by the Department of Education, Western Australia, to deliver the OLNA program. This partnership reflects our ongoing commitment to improving learning outcomes through accessible, reliable, and secure assessment technology." The contract commences in October 2025 and is subject to standard termination provisions. While not material to Janison's earnings, it highlights the company's expanding national footprint and capability to support government education systems at scale, both across Australia and internationally.#OnlineLiteracyAndNumeracyAssessment, #educationTechnology, #digitalAssessment