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Highfield Resources faces a setback as China Minmetals and its subsidiary withdraw from a key strategic investment, triggering the maturity of convertible notes and raising questions about the future financing of the Muga potash project.

Diatreme Resources has outlined two substantial exploration targets near its Northern Silica Project, potentially adding up to 275 million tonnes of high-purity silica sand adjacent to the world-class Cape Flattery mine.

Lode Resources has reported a second batch of high-grade drill results from its Montezuma Antimony & Silver Project in Tasmania, revealing significant polymetallic mineralisation and promising bulk tonnage potential.

Lendlease Group has returned to profitability in FY25 with a statutory profit of $225 million and a 44% increase in distributions, underpinned by significant capital recycling and cost savings. The group is poised for growth with a robust development pipeline and a strong construction backlog.

GWA Group Limited reported modest revenue and earnings growth for FY2025, underpinned by strong Australian and UK markets, while announcing a $30 million on-market share buyback starting September 2025.

Aurizon reported a slight decline in FY2025 underlying EBITDA to $1.576 billion but secured a landmark BHP contract and announced a fresh $150 million buy-back, signaling confidence in its future growth.

BlueScope Steel reported a sharp decline in FY2025 underlying EBIT to $738 million, weighed down by a significant impairment in its North American Coated Products business. Despite the setback, the company projects a confident start to FY2026 with targeted cost savings and growth initiatives.

BlueScope Steel’s FY2025 results reveal a significant earnings decline driven by lower steel spreads and a major impairment in its North American coated products business, while maintaining a strong balance sheet and extending its buy-back program.

National Australia Bank’s June quarter saw a slight dip in cash earnings due to rising credit impairment charges, even as underlying profits edged up 2%. The bank balances cautious asset quality management with ongoing growth in lending and deposits.

Contact Energy's July 2025 report reveals stable electricity sales with improved netback prices and significantly reduced generation costs, alongside ongoing investments in renewable projects.

Contact Energy’s 2025 Integrated Report reveals robust financial results driven by major renewable investments and the strategic acquisition of Manawa Energy, reinforcing its commitment to a net zero future by 2035.

Contact Energy Limited reported a robust FY25 with a 13% increase in underlying net profit, driven by geothermal expansion and strategic acquisition of Manawa Energy. The company’s renewable portfolio and risk management positioned it well amid challenging market conditions.