♟️ Thursday 8 May 2025 Thu, 8 May 2025

PointsBet Holdings Limited has announced a scheme meeting for shareholders to vote on its proposed $1.06 per share acquisition by MIXI Australia, with an independent expert deeming the offer fair and reasonable amid a competing bid from betr Entertainment.

Australian Bond Exchange Holdings (ASX: ABE) announces the resignation of director Anthony Hartman and the appointment of Robert Shaw and Mark O’Leary to its board, signaling a strategic boost in expertise.

Challenger Gold Limited has formalized an Investment Protection Agreement with Ecuador, safeguarding its $75 million investment in the El Guayabo Project. Concurrently, the company announced a doubling of its Mineral Resource Estimate to 9.1 million ounces gold equivalent across its Ecuadorian assets.

NZME Limited has seen a sudden withdrawal of two director nominations by Osmium Partners, reshaping the upcoming board election ahead of the June Annual Shareholders’ Meeting.

DigitalX Limited has significantly increased its Solana token holdings, marking a strategic pivot to yield-generating digital assets through staking. The company aims to leverage this move to enhance recurring revenue and support blockchain ecosystem growth.

Sparc Technologies is progressing its innovative green hydrogen pilot plant and graphene-based anti-corrosion trials, supported by a recent A$2.7 million capital raise to accelerate commercialisation and R&D.

American Rare Earths reports high-grade rare earth oxide results from Wyoming's Cowboy State Mine, reinforcing its strategic position in the US critical minerals landscape.

Centaurus Metals has unveiled enhanced feasibility outcomes for its Jaguar Nickel Sulphide Project, confirming a 15-year open pit mine life with low-cost, high-grade nickel concentrate production. The project’s strong financial metrics and sustainability credentials position it as a strategic nickel supplier outside Indonesia.

Capral Limited reported steady 2024 financial results with solid profitability despite softer residential markets, while announcing board changes and continuing its share buy-back program.

ARN Media reports resilient 2024 financials driven by digital growth and Cody Outdoor contracts, launching a major cost-cutting transformation to sharpen its competitive edge.

SSH Group has signed a binding agreement to acquire Total Contract Mining, enhancing its mining services capabilities and appointing key industry leaders to drive growth.

Orica Limited reported its strongest half-year EBIT in over a decade, driven by robust demand for premium blasting products and technology adoption, alongside significant safety and sustainability achievements.

Orica Limited reported a robust first half FY2025 with a 40% rise in NPAT pre-significant items and strong cash flow, underpinned by demand for premium blasting and digital solutions. The company also announced a $400 million share buy-back and a 32% higher interim dividend.

Orica Limited reported a 7.7% increase in revenue to $3.94 billion for the half year ended March 2025, but posted a net loss of $89 million due to significant impairment and restructuring charges. Excluding these items, net profit rose 40% to $250.8 million, with the board declaring a higher interim dividend.

ANZ Group Holdings Limited delivered its strongest half-year revenue and profit to date, buoyed by the full contribution from Suncorp Bank and a robust capital position despite regulatory challenges.

ANZ Group Holdings Limited posted a 7% increase in statutory profit to AUD 3.642 billion for the half year ended 31 March 2025, with stable cash profit and an 83 cent interim dividend. The full integration of Suncorp Bank underpinned lending and deposit growth, while credit impairments eased.