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Mineral Resources Limited reported a challenging first half of 2025 with significant profit declines amid weaker commodity prices, yet delivered record earnings in Mining Services and advanced its transformative Onslow Iron project.

Mineral Resources Limited posted a substantial $809 million loss for the half-year ending December 2024, driven by lower revenues and significant impairment charges, notably at its Bald Hill lithium project. The company also announced no interim dividend as it focuses on liquidity and operational transitions.

Adriatic Metals has completed a two-tranche institutional placement raising A$80 million to fast-track its Vares Processing Plant expansion and support production growth at Rupice Mine.

MyState Limited has finalized its merger with Auswide Bank, positioning the combined entity for significant cost savings and earnings growth while maintaining strong capital and customer metrics.

MyState Limited reported a modest revenue increase but an 8.9% decline in statutory profit for the half year ended December 2024, while declaring a fully franked interim dividend. The company is set to complete a transformative merger with Auswide Bank, aiming for earnings accretion from FY26.

AUCyber Limited has announced a significant reshuffle of its leadership team, appointing Chris Wright as CEO and welcoming three new non-executive directors, signaling a strategic pivot for the cyber security firm.

Brisbane Broncos Limited reported a solid $5.72 million net profit for 2024, underpinned by revenue growth and a decade-long extension to their NRL Club Licence. Despite missing the NRL finals, commercial strength and NRLW success buoyed the club's financial position.

Ardea Resources Limited has made significant progress on its Kalgoorlie Nickel Project (KNP) Goongarrie Hub, supported by a fully funded $98.5 million Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) led by a Japanese consortium. The project is positioned as a long-life, low-cost nickel-cobalt operation critical to the global battery supply chain.

FFI Holdings Limited reported a 7.5% rise in revenue and a 7.6% increase in net profit after tax for the half year ended December 31, 2024, alongside the declaration of a fully franked interim dividend.

Atturra Limited reports a robust first half of FY25 with revenue growth nearing 28%, driven by recent acquisitions and expanding service offerings, while updating full-year guidance amid cautious government sector risks.

Bell Financial Group has reported a robust FY2024 performance, with profit after tax rising 26.4% amid improving market conditions and record Funds Under Advice. The company’s strategic focus on technology and recurring revenue streams underpins its growth trajectory.

Bell Financial Group reported a robust 26.4% increase in profit after tax to $30.7 million for 2024, underpinned by strong performances across all divisions and a declared fully franked final dividend of 4.0 cents per share. The Group is actively pursuing growth through acquisitions and strategic account transfers, positioning itself for a cautiously optimistic 2025.

Select Harvests Limited reported a strong financial turnaround in FY2024 with a $46 million EBITDA and a modest net profit, while facing shareholder concerns over a recent capital raise and remuneration report at its AGM.

Select Harvests Limited delivered a standout FY24 with a record almond crop and a significant NPAT turnaround, underpinned by strategic cost management and a successful $80 million capital raise. The company signals continued growth and operational improvements heading into FY25.

Ignite Limited’s half-year results reveal a 7% revenue decline but a striking 189% surge in net profit, underpinned by margin improvements and cost efficiencies. The company also announces an interim dividend, signaling confidence in its turnaround strategy.

hummgroup reports a remarkable 119% surge in half-year cash profit, driven by strong asset growth and operational efficiencies, while preparing to launch a new hybrid loan product in Australia.

Cobalt Blue Holdings Limited announces a strategic pivot with a proposed rebranding to Core Blue Minerals Limited and an Earn-in agreement for the Halls Creek Project, marking its diversification beyond cobalt into copper and other base metals.

Cobalt Blue Holdings Limited is set to rebrand as Core Blue Minerals Limited, reflecting its strategic shift to diversify beyond cobalt into copper and other base metals through a new Earn-in agreement for the Halls Creek Project.

Humm Group Limited has reported a remarkable 119% increase in cash profit after tax for the half-year ended December 31, 2024, alongside improved capital efficiency and reduced operating expenses. The company declared a fully franked interim dividend, underscoring its strengthened financial position.

Aerometrex has appointed Robert Veitch as Acting CEO following Steve Masters' resignation, signaling a strategic push to accelerate revenue and profitability.

humm Group Limited has reported a strong turnaround with a $27.3 million net profit for the half-year ended December 2024, reversing last year’s loss and announcing a higher fully franked interim dividend.

XRF Scientific has reported record half-year revenue and profit for FY25, driven by robust demand from mining and industrial sectors and strategic acquisitions that bolster its market position.

XRF Scientific has reported a record half-year performance, driven by robust mining sector demand and strategic sales growth across its divisions.

Hot Chili Limited reveals a significant copper-gold porphyry discovery at La Verde, underpinning the growth of its Costa Fuego project in Chile with strong resource expansion and strategic infrastructure advantages.