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Westpac Banking Corporation reported a slight 1% decline in net profit to $6.916 billion for 2025, while maintaining a strong capital position and progressing its UNITE transformation program. The bank declared a fully franked final dividend of 77 cents per share, underscoring its commitment to shareholder returns amid ongoing economic challenges.

Metal Bank Limited reported a net cash increase of A$201,000 for Q3 2025, supported by a $2.3 million entitlement issue to fund recent gold project acquisitions.

Metal Bank Limited is advancing its Western Australia gold strategy with significant resource development at Livingstone and a binding agreement to acquire Hastings Technology Metals’ WA gold assets, while also progressing critical minerals projects in Queensland and Saudi Arabia.

ANZ Group Holdings Limited has announced a 1.5% discount on shares acquired through its Dividend Reinvestment and Bonus Option Plans for the upcoming 2025 final dividend, signaling a subtle shift in shareholder incentives.

Mustera Property Group has advanced its Verse on McCabe development with design finalised and a strong sales campaign, securing over $10 million in contracts post-quarter. Meanwhile, Forbes Residences continues to deliver solid sales and the company benefits from refinancing that reduces financing costs.

Aguia Resources reported a challenging quarter with significant cash outflows but bolstered its position through a $5.3 million capital raise and a new bank loan for its phosphate project.

Aguia Resources advances its phosphate operations in Brazil with new funding and plant upgrades, while a management overhaul in Colombia reveals a significant gold discovery at Santa Barbara.

EcoGraf Limited advances key milestones in its vertically integrated battery anode materials business, including nearing completion of debt financing for the Epanko Graphite Project and securing a pivotal HFfree purification patent.

Noumi Limited reported a 9.0% increase in revenue to $162.4 million for Q1 FY26, driven by strong growth in Dairy and Nutritionals and Milklab plant-based milks, while successfully closing legacy legal matters.

Evion Group advances its Maniry Graphite Project in Madagascar and expandable graphite JV in India, backed by a strategic US investor and EU recognition. The company is poised to expand production and supply critical minerals to key global markets amid rising demand.

RocketBoots Limited has secured new trial contracts worth $208,000 with major retail banks in Australia and Mexico, while expanding its international sales pipeline and appointing a seasoned CFO/COO to support growth.

Energy Action Ltd reported a 17% revenue increase to $2.89 million in Q1 FY26, driven by strong contract renewals and new business wins, alongside strategic investments in AI-enhanced technology to expand emissions management services.