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Etherstack plc has reported its highest ever half-year cash receipts, surpassing US$7 million in the first half of FY2025, signaling strong momentum and a promising revenue outlook for the year.

Southern Cross Gold has successfully closed the second tranche of its C$143 million private placement, securing nearly C$30 million to fund critical milestones at its Sunday Creek Gold-Antimony Project in Australia.

Carbine Resources has been granted a long-term mining lease for its Muchea Silica Sand Project, marking a significant step forward while awaiting further regulatory approvals.

Aristocrat Leisure Limited reported a robust HY25 with revenue rising 9% to AUD 3 billion and a 6% increase in NPATA, underpinned by strategic acquisitions and operational resilience. The company signals confidence in sustained growth through innovation and market expansion.

Northern Minerals has completed a pivotal drilling program at its Dazzler deposit, revealing new geological insights and expanding exploration targets for heavy rare earth elements in Western Australia.

Civmec Limited has reported a robust Q3 FY25 with a $285 million boost to its order book, now exceeding $760 million, while positioning itself for significant naval shipbuilding opportunities through strategic acquisitions and government-backed projects.

Aurora Labs has reached a critical design freeze milestone under its Australian Defence Force contract, advancing its novel 3D-printed propulsion system towards testing and validation phases.

Rimfire Pacific Mining reports robust scandium assay results from its Currajong drilling program, reinforcing the project's potential amid tightening global supply due to Chinese export controls.

SciDev Limited reported a robust Q3 FY25 with revenue rising 10% and EBITDA tripling, driven by strategic US market expansion and a landmark PFAS remediation contract despite ongoing market challenges.

Austal Limited has announced a record-breaking $14.2 billion order book, underpinned by strong US and Australian defence contracts, and raised its FY2025 EBIT guidance to at least $80 million.

Excite Technology Services has raised $2.8 million through a placement to accelerate growth in cybersecurity services and training, including investment in its flagship Nangu Tactical Centre.

Global uranium enrichment leader Urenco has agreed to invest A$5 million in Australian technology developer Ubaryon, forming a strategic partnership that validates and accelerates a novel uranium enrichment process.