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Capral Limited reported a solid first half of 2025 with revenue growth despite volume declines, underpinned by higher aluminium prices and a robust balance sheet. The company is advancing its footprint through acquisition and share buy-back initiatives amid cautious market conditions.

Astron Corporation has completed its redomicile from Hong Kong to Australia, launching Astron Limited (Aus NewCo) as the new ASX-listed parent company with a 2-for-1 share consolidation.

Centaurus Metals Limited has updated the timetable for its $3 million Share Purchase Plan, offering eligible shareholders in Australia and New Zealand shares at $0.36 each with free-attaching options exercisable at $0.50.

Impact Minerals’ 50%-owned Alluminous Pty Ltd advances its proprietary HiPurA® High Purity Alumina technology with new leadership and pilot plant commissioning, attracting strong customer interest.

Iluka Resources has announced a fully franked dividend of AUD 0.02 per share for the first half of fiscal 2025, accompanied by a Dividend Reinvestment Plan available to Australian and New Zealand shareholders.

Astron Corporation has secured Hong Kong Court approval for its redomicile scheme, paving the way for its transition to an Australian-listed parent company with new shares issued on a two-for-one basis.

AnteoTech has appointed Merrill Gray as its new Managing Director and CEO following a successful interim period, while issuing over 22 million shares to staff under its FY2025 incentive program.

BHP Group Limited has announced a fully franked dividend of USD 0.60 per share for the first half of 2025, offering shareholders multiple currency payment options and a Dividend Reinvestment Plan.

Sims Limited reported a 4.1% rise in FY25 sales revenue to A$7.494 billion and a near tripling of underlying EBIT to A$174.9 million, driven by improved trading margins and strong growth in lifecycle services. The company’s strategic focus on decarbonisation and circular economy positions it well for sustained demand, especially from AI-driven data centre expansion.

Sims Limited reported a 4.1% rise in FY25 sales revenue to $7.49 billion and a 198% surge in underlying EBIT, driven by strong metal trading margins and AI-related demand growth. The company also boosted its fully franked dividend by 130%, signaling confidence despite ongoing market headwinds.

Sims Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.13 per share for the six months ending June 2025, signaling steady shareholder returns amid ongoing market conditions.

Deterra Royalties Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.13 per share for the half-year ending June 2025, alongside a Dividend Reinvestment Plan offering shareholders a choice to reinvest without a discount.