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Volt Group Limited reports a 38% surge in EcoQuip revenue alongside steady progress in zero-emission technologies, positioning itself strongly in the clean energy transition.

IperionX secures a $12.5 million funding tranche from the U.S. Department of Defense to fast-track expansion of its Virginia titanium manufacturing capacity beyond 1,000 metric tons annually.

Viva Energy's half-year results reveal a resilient Commercial segment offsetting pressures in Refining and Retail, as the company advances its retail transformation and cost synergy targets.

Restaurant Brands New Zealand Limited reported record group store sales of NZ$703.2 million for the half year ended 30 June 2025, but rising costs pressured profits and margins across key markets.

Restaurant Brands New Zealand Limited posted record group store sales of NZD 703.2 million for the first half of 2025, driven by strong growth in Hawaii and new store openings in New Zealand. However, profit margins came under pressure from rising costs, leading to a 5.6% drop in net profit after tax.

BlueScope Steel reported a resilient FY2025 with $738 million underlying EBIT despite soft market conditions, advancing key growth and decarbonisation initiatives. The company extends its buy-back program and maintains a strong balance sheet as it targets significant earnings uplift by 2030.

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.

Robex Resources Inc. reported a challenging Q2 2025 with a significant net loss driven by legal settlements and subsidiary dissolution, yet it progresses steadily on its Kiniéro Gold Project with strong backing from its recent ASX IPO and Sprott financing.

Alcoa Corporation reported a solid $164 million net income for Q2 2025 amid strategic portfolio shifts including a new joint venture in Spain and the sale of its Saudi Arabia stake. The company navigated tariff challenges and resumed a key smelter restart after a power outage delay.

Surefire Resources NL has progressed drilling at its Yidby Gold Project with promising metallurgical results, while advancing development of its Victory Bore critical minerals deposit. The company also launched a capital raising to support ongoing exploration and development.

Altamin Limited progresses its innovative Lazio lithium and sulphate of potash project with key engineering studies underway, while its Gorno base metals project reports exceptional zinc, lead, and silver assay results, setting the stage for strategic partnership discussions.

Black Rock Mining advances its Mahenge Graphite Project with key power infrastructure agreements, a $25 million funding increase, and benefits from new US tariffs on Chinese graphite imports.