February 2025

Great Western Exploration has identified two substantial conductors with strong potential for Volcanic Hosted Massive Sulphide (VHMS) mineralisation at its Oval Copper-Gold Target in Western Australia, setting the stage for imminent drilling campaigns.

FMR Resources has initiated a 1,500-metre drilling campaign at its Fairfield Copper Project in Canada, targeting extensions of known copper mineralisation at the Demoiselle prospect. Results are expected within weeks, potentially advancing the company’s position in a prolific copper belt.

Sipa Resources has swiftly initiated ground exploration at its newly acquired Tunkillia North gold project, signalling a focused push into a highly prospective South Australian gold district. The company’s methodical approach includes infill calcrete sampling and plans for targeted drilling across multiple projects.

Red Mountain Mining has pinpointed multiple promising antimony and gold targets at its Armidale project in NSW, launching a detailed sampling campaign to unlock the area's largely untapped potential.

GPT Management Holdings Limited reported a substantial net loss of $40.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, despite a 31.7% increase in total revenues to $340 million. No dividends were declared, signaling a cautious outlook amid challenging conditions.

Great Boulder Resources has resumed reverse circulation drilling at the Mulga Bill North target within its Side Well Gold Project, aiming to expand a high-grade gold resource that could surpass one million ounces.

Trigg Minerals has secured NSW Government approval for the transfer of its Achilles Project licence, enabling formal exploration of the high-grade Wild Cattle Creek antimony deposit.

Trinex Minerals has secured statutory approval for a Reverse Circulation drilling program at its Dudley Lithium Project on Kangaroo Island, marking a key step forward in its lithium exploration strategy. Meanwhile, the company has withdrawn from its uranium project in Canada to focus resources on lithium.

Brazilian Critical Minerals Limited has released the final assay results from its 2024 drilling program at the Ema project, revealing extended zones of high-grade rare earth mineralisation that underpin a robust resource update and upcoming scoping study.

GWR Group is actively pursuing a transformative transaction in Western Australia while maintaining a robust cash and investment position of $53.6 million. The company underscores its confidence in tungsten amid tightening global supply.

Gorilla Gold has reported compelling new high-grade gold intercepts at its Comet Vale Project, revealing a continuous gold zone beyond the current resource boundary. The ongoing drilling campaign aims to further define this emerging discovery, potentially reshaping the project's growth trajectory.

International Graphite's Springdale Project achieves over 99.95% purity in graphite purification tests coordinated by Marubeni, signaling strong potential for battery market supply.

Adore Beauty Group Limited reported a modest 2.3% revenue increase to $103 million for H1 FY25, while profits declined 36.6% due to acquisition and restructuring expenses. The company is expanding its retail footprint with new store openings planned in 2025.

BlueScope Steel reported steady revenue of $8.59 billion for the first half of FY2025, maintaining solid earnings despite challenging raw material costs and subdued housing demand. The company’s diversified operations and ongoing capital investments underpin its resilience amid market headwinds.

BlueScope Steel reported a resilient $309 million underlying EBIT for 1H FY2025 despite depressed steel spreads, announcing a 30 cents per share interim dividend and extending its buy-back program. The company is targeting a $500 million incremental EBIT uplift by 2030 through cost initiatives and strategic growth projects.

BlueScope reported a $179 million net profit for 1H FY2025 amid challenging steel market conditions, while announcing a 30 cents per share dividend and a $240 million buy-back plan. The company is banking on cost initiatives and market recovery to boost earnings in the second half.

Bluescope Steel Limited has announced a fully franked interim dividend of AUD 0.30 per share, reflecting confidence in its financial position for the half-year ending December 2024.

BlueScope Steel’s half-year results for December 2024 reveal a sharp 63% decline in underlying NPAT amid lower steel spreads and rising costs, yet the company raises its interim dividend and extends its share buy-back program, signaling confidence in a recovering second half.

Westpac's 1Q25 results reveal a solid financial footing with a $1.7 billion net profit, strong capital ratios, and resilient credit quality despite a modest revenue dip.

Westpac’s 1Q25 update reveals a resilient $1.7 billion net profit and strong loan growth despite margin pressures and economic headwinds.

Freightways Group Limited has announced an ordinary dividend of NZD 0.22352941 per share for the six months ending December 31, 2024, payable on April 1, 2025. The dividend is fully unfranked and reflects the company’s ongoing cash flow strength.

The A2 Milk Company has announced its first-ever interim dividend of NZD 0.085 per share, signaling confidence in its financial position and commitment to shareholders.

Freightways Group Limited reported solid HY25 results with a 6.7% revenue increase and 9.5% rise in net profit despite ongoing economic headwinds in New Zealand. The company’s strategic investments in automation and market share gains underpin its cautious optimism for FY25.

The a2 Milk Company posted robust first-half FY25 results, lifting revenue by 10.1% and net profit by 7.6%, while introducing a dividend policy for the first time. Strong English label IMF sales and liquid milk growth underpin an upgraded full-year outlook.