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Castle Minerals has acquired the remaining 10% of Mineralis Ltd, gaining 100% ownership and exclusive rights to explore seven gold permits in Côte d’Ivoire. This strategic move positions Castle to accelerate exploration in a highly prospective West African gold region backed by committed funding and leadership upgrades.

MAC Copper Limited shareholders have decisively approved the proposed acquisition by Harmony Gold, clearing a major hurdle for the transaction. The scheme now awaits final court sanction before becoming effective.

Recce Pharmaceuticals reported a 21% increase in net loss to $21.4 million for FY2025, driven by intensified R&D spending. The company secured key regulatory approvals for Phase 3 trials of its lead anti-infective gel and bolstered its financial position with significant capital raises and grants.

Holista Colltech reports a sharp 70% reduction in net loss and an 8.6% revenue rise, driven by strong supplements sales and a landmark collagen partnership with Regenerex Pharma.

Halo Technologies Holdings Ltd reported a $6.06 million half-year loss, narrowing from last year’s $8.04 million, while preparing an $11 million rights issue to bolster its finances amid auditor concerns over asset valuations.

OpenLearning Limited reported a 30% revenue increase for the half-year to June 2025, driven by expanded AI-powered LMS adoption and multi-year contracts in the Philippines, while working towards break-even despite a wider loss.

Stakk Limited reports a striking 158% year-over-year revenue increase in FY25, driven by its Embedded Finance solutions and strategic partnerships. The company’s pivot from B2C to B2B signals a focused growth trajectory into FY26.

TasFoods reports a $3.6 million net loss for H1 2025, impacted by oversupply and discounted poultry prices, while advancing key initiatives including pet treats expansion and planned divestments.

TasFoods narrowed its half-year loss by 29% despite a 21% drop in sales amid persistent poultry oversupply and discounted pricing. Strategic asset sales and cost-cutting efforts aim to stabilize the business in a challenging market.

Clime Investment Management Limited has reported a significant turnaround in FY25, returning to profitability with a 13% revenue increase and proposing a fully franked final dividend. The company expanded its business lines and strengthened its leadership team, setting a positive outlook for FY26.

Synertec Corporation reported an 8% revenue decline in FY25 but achieved a 15% improvement in normalised EBITDA, driven by a strong second-half rebound in Engineering and a 90% surge in Powerhouse revenue.

4DS Memory Limited posted a $9.68 million loss for FY2025 as it advanced its 20nm ReRAM technology, encountering manufacturing setbacks that prompted a detailed root cause analysis. The company secured $8 million in capital to support ongoing development and strategic partnerships.