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Mount Gibson Iron has announced a further extension of its on-market share buy-back program, now set to run until November 2026, maintaining flexibility amid uncertain market conditions.

Orica Limited reported a 6% increase in revenue to AUD 8.14 billion and a 23% rise in EBIT to AUD 992.2 million for FY2025, alongside record safety performance and significant strides in decarbonisation.

First Graphene has extended its partnership with Breedon Group to October 2026 following successful trials of graphene-enhanced cement that improved strength by up to 35% and reduced CO2 emissions by 15%.

First Graphene Limited has raised A$3.5 million through a share placement to accelerate the commercial adoption of its PureGRAPH graphene products and support ongoing operations.

Dyno Nobel Limited reported a robust 23% increase in EBIT for FY25, driven by strong explosives performance and transformation initiatives, while progressing its fertilisers separation and setting ambitious sustainability targets.

Dyno Nobel reports a robust FY25 with a 23% rise in EBIT excluding major one-offs, nearing completion of its Fertilisers business separation and setting ambitious new decarbonisation targets.

Dyno Nobel reported a modest revenue dip but a solid 5.6% rise in net profit excluding one-off items for FY25, completing key divestments and advancing its transformation program.

Latrobe Magnesium Limited has successfully closed its non-renounceable entitlement offer, raising approximately $4 million with Shaw Partners underwriting the shortfall. The new shares are set to begin trading on the ASX on 12 November 2025.

Bisalloy Steel Group Limited has announced a fully franked special dividend of AUD 0.164 per ordinary share for the financial year ending June 2025, with key dates set for December.

Amcor’s first quarter fiscal 2026 results showcase strong growth driven by the Berry Global acquisition, with sales up 68% and synergies exceeding expectations. The company also raised its dividend and reaffirmed its full-year guidance.

Metal Powder Works has secured a strategic partnership with Hardchrome Engineering, expecting USD 1-2 million in sales over the next year from innovative bronze alloy powders for laser cladding applications.

First Graphene has completed its initial industrial-scale shipment of graphene-enhanced TPU masterbatch to PT Alasmas, marking a key milestone in commercialising advanced materials for durable work boots in Southeast Asia.