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Livium Ltd reports a maiden profit at its battery recycling arm Envirostream, advances its lithium extraction joint venture with Mineral Resources, and secures a $30 million grant for its lithium ferro phosphate demonstration plant.

Carbonxt Group Limited reported a 7.1% revenue increase to $16.2 million in FY25 alongside a 16.7% reduction in net loss, while progressing its Kentucky liquid-phase activated carbon facility and navigating ongoing liquidity challenges.

Alpha HPA Limited reported a $32.6 million loss for FY2025 while making significant progress on its HPA First Project Stage 2 and securing $400 million in senior debt financing. The company is capitalizing on growing demand from the semiconductor sector with strong Letters of Intent covering 62% of Stage 2 capacity.

Bisalloy Steel Group reported steady revenue but strong profit growth and a significant dividend increase for FY25, while outlining ambitious expansion plans for FY26.

Bisalloy Steel Group Limited reported a 24.4% rise in profit after tax to $19.6 million for FY25, driven by strong Armour & Protection steel sales and international growth. The company declared a 16.5 cents per share fully franked final dividend, up 43.5% from last year, while advancing key growth initiatives in Asia and sensor technology.

OM Holdings reported a slight revenue increase in the first half of 2025 but faced a loss due to falling ferrosilicon prices, while maintaining strong cash flow and preparing key asset sales.

OM Holdings reported a significant turnaround to a US$9.6 million loss in H1 2025 despite stable revenue, driven by weaker alloy prices and operational challenges. The company also announced a conditional sale of its 13% stake in the Tshipi Borwa Manganese Mine.

Grange Resources reported a 12% drop in revenue and a 48% plunge in profit for the first half of 2025, driven by weaker sales prices and shipment volumes. Despite the downturn, net tangible asset backing per share edged up slightly.

AnteoTech Ltd reports a strong FY2025 with doubled sales revenue, strategic partnerships, and key product milestones in battery materials and life sciences diagnostics.

OM Holdings has terminated a previous sale agreement for its 90% stake in OM Materials (Qinzhou) due to buyer issues and entered a new deal to sell 60% to Shaanxi Sinian Metal & Mining, aiming to bolster working capital.

BHP Group Limited has updated its dividend announcement, confirming a fully franked USD 0.60 per share dividend for the half-year ending June 2025 and providing the South African Rand exchange rate ahead of payment.

High-Tech Metals Limited has successfully completed the placement of the shortfall from its recent entitlement issue, raising approximately $1 million before costs through new shares and listed options.