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Yancoal Australia reported a 16% rise in coal production for the first half of 2025 despite a 15% revenue decline due to softer coal prices, while sustaining a robust cash balance and declaring a fully franked interim dividend.

Yancoal Australia Ltd reported a sharp 61% drop in net profit for the first half of 2025, hit by falling coal prices and supply chain disruptions despite a 15% rise in production. The company declared a fully franked interim dividend and is advancing key asset deals and growth projects.

Sandon Capital Investments reports a robust 72% increase in net profits, driven by a 32.2% portfolio return that more than doubles market performance, alongside a healthy fully franked dividend yield.

Sandon Capital Investments Limited reported a robust FY25 with a 28.2% total shareholder return, driven by a 32.2% gross portfolio gain and a $24.65 million net profit. The company also announced a fully franked quarterly dividend, underscoring its commitment to shareholder income.

Teaminvest Private Group Limited has reversed last year’s losses to report a $2.33 million profit for FY2025, even as revenue slipped 5%. The company also maintained steady dividends and grew net tangible assets per share.

Raptis Group Limited has announced the resignation of CEO Russell Garnett, with Executive Director Malcolm Cory stepping into the leadership role. This executive shuffle follows a recent board change and signals a new chapter for the company.

Hancock & Gore has completed a transformative acquisition of UK-based Trutex, creating a global schoolwear group with pro-forma revenues near A$200 million and EBITDA of about A$25 million. This deal marks a strategic repositioning as H&G rebrands to Schoolblazer Limited and consolidates its international footprint.

Hancock & Gore Limited has completed its acquisition of Trutex Group, setting the stage for a strategic rebrand as Schoolblazer Limited and targeting $200 million in pro-forma revenue. The move aims to create a global leader in school uniforms with expanded scale and leadership.

Dart Mining NL has launched a significant options offer tied to a recent $2.86 million placement, potentially raising over $6 million if exercised. The offer includes a mix of placement, broker, and bonus options, subject to shareholder approval and ASX quotation.

Argent BioPharma has signed a binding term sheet to acquire key assets from AusCann Group Holdings, significantly expanding its clinical pipeline, intellectual property, and European manufacturing and distribution capabilities ahead of a planned US stock exchange listing.

XRF Scientific has reported a record full-year result for FY2025, with net profit rising 17% to $10.4 million and a 15% increase in its fully franked dividend. Strong global mining demand and recurring revenue streams underpin the company’s growth.

Sarytogan Graphite Limited secures a strategic A$3.6 million investment from Kazakh high-net-worth investor Dias Sarsenov, accelerating its Definitive Feasibility Study for a critical graphite project vital to Europe’s raw materials supply.

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.

Mammoth Minerals has finalized its acquisition of two promising US gold projects and revamped its leadership to spearhead a high-grade gold drilling campaign.

Kingston Resources is accelerating growth at its Mineral Hill mine with the largest exploration program in decades and fast-tracked underground mining set for late 2025, backed by proceeds from the Misima Gold Project sale.

Fat Prophets Global Contrarian Fund has opened a Share Purchase Plan allowing eligible shareholders in Australia and New Zealand to buy up to $30,000 in shares at a discounted price, with the offer closing on 10 September 2025.

Tombador Iron Limited is set to transform itself by acquiring GoviEx Uranium, creating a new ASX-listed uranium company focused on Zambia’s Muntanga Project. This deal includes a significant capital raise and board overhaul, aiming for a November 2025 completion.

SEEK Limited posted a modest 1% rise in revenue for FY2025, while adjusted profit from continuing operations fell 13%, reflecting higher amortisation costs post-platform unification. The company also reacquired Sidekicker, boosting its contingent labour market presence.

Dateline Resources has identified six new high-priority gold targets at its Colosseum Gold-REE Project in California, expanding the scope of its 1.1 million ounce resource. These targets share key geophysical signatures with known mineralisation, with drilling set to begin in September.

Opthea has successfully settled its Development Funding Agreement, avoiding a potential $680 million liability and securing $20 million in cash. Leadership changes include the CEO and CFO stepping down, with the Chairman assuming CEO duties.

Woodside Energy Group Ltd has reported a robust first half of 2025, marked by strong production growth, reduced costs, and solid financial returns, while advancing key LNG projects and sustainability goals.

Woodside Energy Group reported robust first-half results in 2025, with production reaching 548 Mboe/d and a net profit after tax of $1.3 billion, while progressing key LNG projects and declaring a fully franked interim dividend.

BHP Group Limited reported record iron ore and copper production for FY2025, underpinned by operational excellence and disciplined capital allocation. The company outlined growth project updates, maintained strong margins, and reaffirmed its decarbonisation and social value commitments.

BHP has reported record copper and iron ore production for FY25, delivering robust financial results despite a challenging commodity price environment. The company is advancing key growth projects and maintaining strong capital discipline.