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BlueScope has received a revised takeover proposal offering $32.35 per share in cash from a consortium of SGH and Steel Dynamics, prompting the Board to reassess the offer amid strategic restructuring plans.

SGH Ltd and Steel Dynamics have jointly submitted a best and final offer of A$32.35 per share to acquire BlueScope Steel, valuing the company at A$15 billion and representing a significant premium over recent trading prices.

BHP Group Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of USD 0.73 per share for the half-year ending December 2025, with multiple currency payment options and a Dividend Reinvestment Plan available.

29Metals has successfully completed the retail portion of its entitlement offer, raising $31 million and finalising a $150 million capital injection to support its growth ambitions.

Sims Limited reported a 3.7% rise in half-year sales revenue to A$3.78 billion, propelled by strong non-ferrous prices and robust growth in its Lifecycle Services division. Underlying EBIT soared 65.9%, reflecting strategic acquisitions and operational efficiencies despite challenging ferrous markets.

Sims Limited reported a robust fiscal 2026 half-year underlying profit, boosted by strong performances in its Lifecycle Services and North American metal operations. Despite statutory losses from derivative impacts, the company declared a healthy interim dividend and outlined strategic investments for future growth.

Deterra Royalties Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.124 per share for the half-year ending December 2025, accompanied by a Dividend Reinvestment Plan offering shareholders a no-discount option to reinvest.

Pacific Lime and Cement has locked in a long-term quicklime supply deal with Newmont, anchoring Papua New Guinea’s first domestic quicklime manufacturing project and advancing local industry development.

BlueScope Steel reported a robust first half of FY2026 with underlying EBIT soaring 81% to $557.5 million and announced a $3.00 per share shareholder return plan, while decisively rejecting a $30 per share takeover proposal.

Advance ZincTek Limited has confirmed a shareholder-approved capital return of 2 cents per share, distributing approximately A$1.252 million back to investors. Payment instructions have been issued ahead of the scheduled February payout.

International Graphite Limited has reported pilot-scale testwork results exceeding purity targets for expandable graphite, underpinning plans for a European production facility.

Orora Limited reported a robust 32.2% rise in underlying net profit after tax for the half-year ended December 2025, underpinned by strong volume growth in its Cans segment and operational efficiencies across its glass businesses. The company also completed a $227.4 million share buyback in 2025 and announced a fresh $270 million on-market buyback program.