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Maas Group Holdings has reaffirmed its FY25 underlying EBITDA guidance of $215 million to $245 million, driven by recent acquisitions and growth in construction materials and renewable energy sectors.

Regis Healthcare reveals strong first-half FY25 financial results with rising occupancy and earnings, while gearing up for significant regulatory reforms under the new Aged Care Act effective July 2025.

Super Retail Group reports a 3.1% like-for-like sales growth in H2 FY25, driven by key brands and strategic investments in its omni-retail network and supply chain.

Spectur Limited appoints Anthony Schmidt as CEO, accelerating its transition to a scalable SaaS model and targeting operational cashflow neutrality by mid-2025 amid a $3 billion addressable market.

Southern Cross Gold Consolidated has successfully closed the first tranche of a private placement, raising C$88.8 million to advance its Sunday Creek Gold-Antimony Project in Victoria, Australia. The funds will support drilling, resource definition, and early development milestones.

Tivan Limited has had its trading suspension lifted following the announcement of a binding joint venture and funding agreement for its Speewah Fluorite Project, signaling renewed momentum for the company.

Tivan Limited has locked in a $5 million share placement and signed a non-binding term sheet for a $51.3 million equity investment to fund the Speewah Fluorite Project, marking a significant step in its development plans.

Tivan Limited and Sumitomo Corporation have formalised a joint venture to develop the Speewah Fluorite Project in Western Australia, marking a major step toward establishing Australia’s inaugural fluorite mining and processing operation.

Alterity Therapeutics is set to present compelling Phase 2 clinical trial results for ATH434 at the 2025 International Multiple System Atrophy Congress, highlighting slowed disease progression and biomarker engagement in MSA patients.

SelfWealth Ltd has officially been acquired by Syfe’s holding company, with shareholders receiving $0.28 per share and the company set to delist from the ASX on May 8.

Santana Minerals reports promising assay results from recent drilling at its Rise and Shine deposit, revealing extensions of high-grade gold mineralisation beyond current resource boundaries. These findings hint at significant upside potential for the project’s resource base.

National Australia Bank has reported robust half-year results with cash earnings of $3.58 billion and announced a fully franked interim dividend of 85 cents per share, underscoring its strong market position and strategic clarity.

Echo IQ has raised $17.3 million through a strongly supported institutional placement to fund US commercialization and FDA approval efforts for its EchoSolv AI cardiology products.

Prospech Limited reports promising metallurgical test results from its Korsnäs Rare Earth Element resource, highlighting apatite as the dominant and well-liberated mineral. The company is fast-tracking bench-scale concentrate production and hydrometallurgical extraction to advance resource development.

Aurum Resources has locked in a $35.6 million private placement led by strategic investors including the Lundin Family, Montage Gold, and Zhaojin Mining to accelerate drilling and development at its key gold projects in Côte d’Ivoire.

Desert Metals Limited’s initial aircore drilling at the Tiogo prospect in Côte d'Ivoire reveals a promising 900m-long gold zone with high-grade mineralisation, prompting plans for immediate follow-up exploration.

Astral Resources has restated its Spargoville Gold Project resource following its Maximus takeover, consolidating its group gold mineral resource to 1.76 million ounces. The update aligns Spargoville’s estimate with Mandilla’s economic assumptions, setting the stage for upcoming development.

Westpac Banking Corporation reported a 9% decline in net profit for the first half of 2025, reflecting margin compression and higher costs, while advancing its digital transformation and sustainability agenda.

Blackstone Minerals and IDM International have agreed to an all-scrip merger to combine their critical minerals projects, including the Mankayan Copper-Gold Project in the Philippines. The scheme awaits shareholder and court approval, promising a diversified portfolio and enhanced market presence.

Terra Metals has exercised its option to acquire HRM Exploration, significantly expanding its Dante Project tenure in Western Australia’s West Musgrave region. The all-scrip deal positions Terra to accelerate exploration in a mineral-rich province analogous to South Africa’s Bushveld.

OzAurum Resources has confirmed significant high-grade gold mineralisation at the newly discovered Cross Fault within its Mulgabbie North Gold Project, with ongoing drilling set to further unlock the zone’s potential.

Great Boulder Resources reports outstanding gold recoveries of up to 96% at Mulga Bill with significantly reduced cyanide levels, promising lower processing costs and capital expenditure. The Ironbark scoping study is progressing well, with further drilling underway to expand resources.

Yari Minerals has agreed to acquire the Rolleston South Coal Project, adding a JORC-compliant inferred resource of 78.9 million tonnes in Queensland’s Bowen Basin. The deal includes shares and performance rights, with plans to expand and upgrade the resource through drilling.

Scentre Group reports rising customer visits and record business partner sales, while advancing major Westfield redevelopments and reaffirming 2025 earnings guidance.