February 2025

Simonds Group delivered a resilient $13.6 million EBITDA in 1H FY25 amid a soft residential market and announced a strategic acquisition of Dennis Family Homes to fuel future growth.

Simonds Group reported a resilient first half of FY25 with EBITDA growth despite market softness and announced a strategic acquisition to strengthen its market position.

Simonds Group reported a 5.6% revenue decline for the half year ended December 2024 but achieved a 12% rise in EBITDA, driven by higher margin projects and cost control. The company also announced a strategic acquisition to expand its footprint.

GWR is actively pursuing transformative project acquisitions across global jurisdictions while trading significantly below its cash and investment backing. The company’s robust cash position and critical minerals investments position it well amid shifting global supply dynamics.

ACDC Metals has completed a comprehensive metallurgical testwork program at its Goschen Central Project, confirming the viability of its processing flowsheet and advancing the project towards feasibility and potential offtake agreements.

EV Resources Limited has responded to ASX inquiries confirming the material impact of China's molybdenum export controls and recent high-grade antimony assay results on its securities.

Kaiser Reef Limited reports significant progress in its Nova Zone, extending development and ramping up ore production with promising high-grade gold intercepts. Infrastructure upgrades support the transition to increased output at the historic A1 Gold Mine.

Acorn Capital Investment Fund’s shares were suspended following a late submission of its January 2025 Net Tangible Asset Statement, attributed to human error. The company has assured shareholders the issue is resolved and trading resumed promptly.

HiTech Group has reported a robust first half for FY2025, with net profit before tax up 14% and EBITDA rising 8%, underpinned by strong demand for ICT talent and services. The company also declared a fully franked interim dividend of 5 cents per share, signaling confidence in its growth trajectory.

HiTech Group Australia Limited has reported a robust half-year performance with a 29% increase in net profit and a strategic focus on high-margin ICT services amid growing market demand.

Kina Securities confirms its 2024 underlying profit guidance amid a non-cash statutory profit reduction driven by deferred tax asset adjustments and a customer fraud impact.

Gibb River Diamonds has secured a crucial mining lease for its Edjudina Gold Project, unlocking access to the Neta Prospect's significant gold resources and setting the stage for imminent mining operations.

QMines Limited has raised $6 million through a strongly supported placement, positioning the company to accelerate exploration and development at its Mt Chalmers and Develin Creek copper and gold projects.

Future Metals NL has addressed an ASX price query by confirming the release of drilling results from its Eileen Bore Prospect, attributing recent trading activity to investor anticipation and compliance with disclosure rules.

Future Metals NL has confirmed a significant copper-nickel mineralised intrusion extending 4.5km at its Eileen Bore Prospect, marking a major step forward in its exploration campaign.

Althea Group Holdings has raised $4 million through a share and loan note placement to boost its THC beverage production and infrastructure across North America, targeting rapid growth in the U.S. and Canada.

Variscan Mines reports strong progress in its maiden underground drilling at the Udias Mine, with assay results expected soon, while advancing critical studies for a mine restart at its Novales-Udias Project.

The Star Entertainment Group has received a $650 million debt refinancing proposal from Oaktree Capital Management, offering a potential boost to its liquidity but shadowed by significant conditions and uncertainty.

Winsome Resources has raised approximately A$7.8 million through a placement to advance its flagship Adina Lithium Project and extend the Renard Option to August 2025, with plans for an additional share purchase plan targeting A$2.5 million.

PYC Therapeutics has launched a A$145.8 million pro-rata accelerated non-renounceable entitlement offer to fund late-stage clinical trials across its pipeline targeting rare diseases with high unmet needs. The capital raise aims to extend the company’s cash runway beyond FY27, supporting four drug candidates through critical human safety and efficacy milestones.

Havilah Resources has completed a 7,511-metre drilling program at its Mutooroo copper-cobalt-gold project, revealing promising extensions beyond the current resource envelope. Collaborative efforts with JX Advanced Metals Corporation advance metallurgical and mining studies, underpinning a potential resource upgrade.

PYC Therapeutics is set to raise up to $146 million through a pro-rata entitlement offer, aiming to accelerate its RNA-based drug candidates targeting major unmet medical needs. Major shareholder support and underwriting commitments underpin the capital raise.

Bass Oil Limited reported a 2.9% increase in total sales revenue for January 2025, driven by steady daily production and notable gains in both the Cooper Basin and Indonesian operations. The company is advancing gas appraisal efforts that could unlock significant new resources.

Memphasys has initiated clinical utility testing of its Felix™ System in Brazil through a partnership with Laboratorio Androscience, aiming to establish a foothold in the rapidly growing Latin American IVF sector.