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Aussie Broadband has inked a six-year exclusive wholesale agreement with More Telecom and Tangerine Telecom, adding over 250,000 broadband connections and boosting its network to more than one million users. The deal is expected to contribute $12 million in annual EBITDA from FY27 and marks a significant step in Aussie Broadband’s wholesale growth strategy.

Alfabs Australia Limited reported a robust 242% increase in net profit for FY2025 despite a slight dip in revenue, underpinned by strong operational performance and major contract deliveries. The company declared a final dividend, signaling confidence in its financial position.

Vonex Limited shareholders will soon decide on a court-approved scheme of arrangement under which Maxo Telecommunications will acquire the remaining 30.6% of Vonex shares it does not already own, offering an 80% premium to the pre-announcement share price.

Sayona Mining has secured shareholder approval for its merger with Piedmont Lithium, with completion slated for August 30, 2025. The deal promises to reshape the lithium supply landscape and unlock significant growth potential.

Elsight Limited has reported a remarkable 344% jump in first-half revenue to US$4.85 million, significantly narrowing its net loss and securing a substantial US$39 million capital raise to fuel growth.

Stanmore Resources delivered resilient first-half 2025 results despite severe wet weather, maintaining solid production and financial metrics while suspending its interim dividend amid economic uncertainty.

Stanmore Resources Limited reported a net loss of US$50.5 million for the half-year ended June 2025, reversing a prior profit amid falling coal prices and operational disruptions from severe weather. The company’s underlying earnings also took a hit, reflecting challenging market conditions.

nib Holdings reported a solid FY25 with underlying operating profit of $239.2 million and 3.2% policyholder growth, driven by digital innovation and operational efficiencies. The Group’s strategic focus on core health insurance and adjacent services sets the stage for continued momentum into FY26.

nib Group reported solid FY25 results with revenue growth to $3.6 billion and a 9.4% rise in net profit after tax, while maintaining its full-year dividend at 29 cents per share. The company’s Australian private health insurance business achieved record policyholder growth amid ongoing claims inflation and operational efficiencies.

nib holdings limited reported a 9.4% increase in net profit after tax to $198.6 million for FY25, alongside a 7.8% rise in group revenue to $3.6 billion. Despite a dip in underlying operating profit, the company declared a fully franked final dividend, maintaining its full-year payout at 29 cents per share.

Nuix Limited reported an 8% rise in Annualised Contract Value for FY25, driven by a remarkable 132% growth in its Nuix Neo platform. Despite flat revenue, the company achieved a 24.5% increase in Cash EBITDA and outlined a confident outlook for FY26.

Lindsay Australia Limited reported a resilient FY25 with revenue up 5.6% to $849.8 million and underlying EBITDA of $81.4 million, despite margin pressures from competitive pricing and rising costs. The company successfully integrated the SRT acquisition, expanding its national refrigerated logistics network.

Nuix Limited reported a slight revenue increase to $221.5 million for FY25 but swung to a net loss of $9.2 million, weighed down by rising legal fees and restructuring costs. The company’s AI-driven Nuix Neo platform showed strong contract growth, while cash EBITDA improved significantly.

Vita Life Sciences delivered a robust first half in 2025 with record revenue and profit growth, driven by strong performances in Australia and Southeast Asia. The company also raised its interim dividend and expanded marketing efforts.

Vita Life Sciences reported a robust half-year performance with revenue up 15.4% to A$45.5 million and a 12.2% rise in net profit, driven by strong growth in Australia and Southeast Asia. The company also increased its interim dividend to 4.5 cents per share, signaling confidence despite challenges in China.

Thunderbird Resources reports significant high-grade gold assays at its Kookabookra Gold Project in NSW, including a newly identified Kojak prospect with assays up to 23g/t Au, reinforcing the potential for a large-scale gold system.

Nanoveu, via its subsidiary EMASS, has expanded its U.S. sales network with key manufacturer representatives to fast-track adoption of its ECS-DoT ultra-low power Edge AI chip across critical OEM hubs.

Metallium Ltd has partnered with Rice University to advance its Flash Joule Heating technology, targeting a breakthrough in rare earth element separation that could reduce Western dependence on Chinese refining. This collaboration seeks to simplify or bypass the costly solvent extraction process dominating the industry.

Critical Resources Limited has significantly expanded its Mavis Lake Lithium Project in Ontario through strategic acquisitions, enhancing its position in North America's lithium supply chain. Recent drilling results and multi-commodity prospects underscore the project's growth potential.

Solstice Minerals reports robust Phase III drilling results at its Bluetooth Gold Prospect in Western Australia, revealing extensive near-surface gold mineralisation and promising extensions into fresh rock. These findings reinforce the prospect's commercial potential and set the stage for further resource development.

Bayan Mining and Minerals Limited has secured $3.27 million through a strategic placement to fast-track exploration at its Desert Star projects in California’s Mojave Desert, positioning itself near major rare earth and gold mining operations.

Lindsay Australia Limited reported a 5.6% revenue increase to A$849.8 million for FY25 but saw net profit after tax fall 36.2% to A$17.39 million. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 1.5 cents per share and strengthened its national refrigerated logistics footprint through key acquisitions.

Pilbara Minerals reported a 4% increase in lithium production for FY25 despite a 39% revenue drop amid falling prices, maintaining a robust balance sheet and outlining optimistic FY26 growth plans.

Pilbara Minerals reported a 4% rise in spodumene production and a 7% increase in sales for FY25 despite a 43% plunge in lithium prices, resulting in a statutory loss but maintaining robust cash reserves.