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Fortescue has secured a landmark RMB 14.2 billion syndicated term loan, marking the first such facility by an Australian corporate and underscoring its deepening ties with China to support its decarbonisation goals.

VRX Silica Limited has secured approval for its Mining Proposal at the Arrowsmith North Silica Sand Project, marking a pivotal step toward production in a globally significant silica sand deposit.

Geopacific Resources reports significant high-grade gold trench results extending mineralisation at Little MacKenzie within its Woodlark Gold Project, Papua New Guinea. A major 30,000-metre drilling campaign is now underway to expand the resource base and explore new targets.

QBE Insurance Group reported a robust half-year performance with a 28% rise in adjusted net profit and solid premium growth, underpinning a confident outlook for 2025.

QBE Insurance Group reported a strong first half in 2025, with net profit rising significantly and a stable capital position, underpinning confidence in its full-year outlook.

QBE Insurance Group reported robust half-year results with a 6% increase in gross written premiums and a notable improvement in underwriting profitability. The insurer’s strategic portfolio management and resilient investment performance underpin a confident outlook for 2025.

QBE Insurance Group reported a robust half-year performance with a 27% jump in net profit and a 6% rise in gross written premium, underpinned by strong underwriting and investment returns. The insurer declared a higher interim dividend, signaling confidence in its growth trajectory.