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Restaurant Brands posted a record $1.4 billion in sales for FY24, alongside a 62.6% surge in net profit, despite ongoing inflation and economic uncertainty. The company remains cautious on FY25 guidance but is focused on margin improvement and strategic growth.

MTM Critical Metals has confirmed the scalability of its Flash Joule Heating reactor, paving the way for commercial operations at its Texas facility later this year. The modular design promises potential throughput beyond initial targets.

Nufarm reported a mixed 1H25 with a strong rebound in crop protection profits contrasting a sharp decline in seed technologies earnings, prompting a strategic review of the latter business.

Nufarm Limited reported a 3% revenue increase to $1.81 billion for the half-year ended March 2025, driven by Crop Protection volume growth. However, net profit after tax fell 39% amid fish oil pricing pressures and higher operating costs, prompting the board to withhold an interim dividend.

Nufarm reports a mixed 1H25 with strong crop protection gains offset by a sharp decline in seed technologies earnings, prompting a strategic review of its seed business amid omega-3 market challenges.

Worley Limited has reaffirmed its FY25 financial outlook, targeting low double-digit EBITA growth and margins between 8-8.5%, supported by a robust $9.4 billion bookings pipeline and a strategic operational reorganisation.

ADX Energy has formalised licence amendments and identified four drill-ready shallow gas prospects in Upper Austria, targeting Q4 2025 for initial drilling. The company is advancing farm-in discussions to capitalise on a low-risk, pipeline-proximate gas opportunity in a sought-after European market.

Medallion Metals has raised $27.5 million through a well-supported institutional placement to accelerate its gold and copper production strategy by acquiring Forrestania’s processing infrastructure. This funding positions the company to advance drilling, feasibility studies, and a final investment decision by late 2025.

Kincora Copper Limited reports a strategic pivot to a project generator model, unlocking over A$110 million in partner funding and advancing multiple copper-gold exploration projects across Australia and Mongolia.

Elixir Energy has unveiled a strategic, fully funded plan to develop its extensive gas resources in Queensland’s Taroom Trough, aiming for initial production by late 2027. The company leverages its dominant acreage position alongside Shell’s operations and a fast-follower approach to unlock multi-TCF reserves.

Macquarie Group reported a 5% increase in net profit to A$3.7 billion for FY25, driven by strong asset management and banking results despite a dip in commodities. The group also extended its $2 billion share buyback and declared a solid final dividend.

Macquarie Group Limited reported a 5% increase in net profit to A$3.715 billion for FY2025, driven by growth in asset management and banking segments alongside a robust capital and liquidity position.