Regrettably, the entire share-price reliance has been placed on...

Regrettably, the entire share-price reliance has been placed on the Metromap basket, with a noticeable surge in LiDAR application. The credit for this growth shouldn't go to the current company managers; it belongs to the ex-CEO who cleverly acquired Atlass to expand Aerometex's role in LiDAR.
Concurring with you comment that this news isn't particularly noteworthy, the profits from the project might only chip in a small bit towards the managers salaries, which isn't too bad.
The market isn't foolish; it's responsive to news attempting to boost share prices. The company requires a genuine, substantial, and decisive plan of action to "support" shareholders and the company itself.