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Blackstone Minerals has entered a strategic joint venture with Vietnam’s Xuan Loc Tho Co. Ltd. to develop the Ta Khoa Nickel Project and Refinery, significantly reducing holding costs while maintaining exposure to nickel’s upside.

Firebrick Pharma has secured an exclusive licensing agreement with Innorini Pte Ltd to distribute Nasodine products across Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, and Mauritius, aiming to reduce marketing expenses and broaden market access.

Following the completion of a scheme of arrangement, Platinum Asia Fund Complex ETF (ASX – PAXX) has issued over 67 million new units, significantly expanding its capital base and setting the stage for increased market activity.

Platinum Asia Investments Limited reported a robust 226% increase in net profit for FY2025, alongside a strategic Scheme of Arrangement to restructure and delist the company from the ASX.

Santos Limited reported robust first-half 2025 results, underpinned by strong cash flow and disciplined cost management, while accelerating the start-up of its Pikka phase 1 project to early 2026. The company declared a higher interim dividend, reflecting confidence in its growth trajectory.

RLF AgTech Ltd has secured $4.5 million through a discounted share placement to support its strategic growth initiatives following a robust 74% revenue increase in FY2025. The company is advancing its Australian relaunch, expanding manufacturing, and entering new Asian markets.

BCI Minerals has transitioned to full-scale operations at its Mardie Salt Project, marking a pivotal moment with strong construction progress, secured financing, and binding offtake agreements. The company remains on track for first salt shipment by late 2026.

Coast Entertainment Holdings reports its strongest financial year since 2016, driven by a surge in ticket sales and new attractions, while FY26 begins with robust growth and strategic initiatives.

BSP Financial Group Limited reported a solid half-year net profit of K572 million for June 2025, supported by steady income growth and prudent credit risk management. The Group also completed a strategic conversion of its Fiji branch into a wholly owned subsidiary, enhancing operational and regulatory alignment.

EVZ Limited reported solid FY2025 results with an 8% increase in revenue to $108 million and a 20% rise in EBITDA, underpinned by operational improvements and a robust contract backlog exceeding $90 million.

Whitehaven Coal reported a robust FY25 with $1.4 billion underlying EBITDA and strong production growth from Queensland acquisitions, maintaining a solid balance sheet and setting ambitious cost-saving targets for FY26.

Lark Distilling Co. Ltd reported a 3% revenue increase to $17.17 million for FY25, driven by whisky sales growth and a major brand restage, while losses widened significantly due to increased marketing spend and operational investments.