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First Graphene (ASX:FGR) completed a production trial for graphene-enhanced cement roof tiles.

Barton Gold (ASX:BGD) commenced a diamond drilling programme at its Tunkillia Gold Project in South Australia.

The European Union proposed "AccelerateEU" to navigate the Iran war-driven crisis, which it says it could reverberate for years. The plan aims to curb energy prices and address potential fuel shortages without undermining the bloc's climate ambitions or triggering damaging competition between nations. EU leaders are set to discuss the plan at a meeting in Cyprus. Bloomberg's Oliver Crook reports from Nicosia.

TSMC will hold off on deploying ASML's most cutting-edge lithography machines for chip production through 2029 to save money. The chipmaker has no plans to adopt ASML's latest high numerical aperture extreme ultraviolet lithography machines, or high-NA EUV, which fetch upwards of 350 million ($410 million) apiece. TSMC is ASML's largest customer, according to Bloomberg's supply chain data. Bloomberg's Neil Campling reports.

Australian Strategic Materials (ASX:ASM) received the green light from the FIRB for its acquisition by Energy Fuels.

Stock Exchange of Thailand President Asadej Kongsiri discussed the IPO pipeline, saying it is in a difficult situation. He also noted that the Thai exchange plans to introduce "mini-gold" futures. He spoke with Haslinda Amin on Bloomberg Insight.

Cambium Bio (ASX:CMB) announced that the US Food and Drug Administration confirmed a streamlined approval pathway for its flagship candidate, Elate Ocular.

Dicker Data (ASX:DDR) appointed Fiona Brown as Managing Director to drive long-term strategic growth.

MB Gold (ASX:MBG) commenced a major reverse circulation drilling programme at the highly prospective Marble Bar Gold Project.

XRF Scientific (ASX:XRF) announced the acquisition of the combustion gas analysis business from Bruker AXS SE.

West African Resources (ASX:WAF) maintains its 2026 production guidance of 430,000–490,000 oz gold following a robust Q1.

Firebird Metals (ASX:FRB) has been awarded a $2 million grant from the federal government.