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ADX Energy has strategically optimised its Upper Austria licences, significantly expanding its shallow gas prospects and securing high-impact oil and gas targets, positioning itself for rapid production growth amid rising European gas prices.

Vanadium Resources Limited has raised A$783,000 through a convertible note issue to fund working capital and progress strategic equity partnerships for its Steelpoortdrift Vanadium Project.

New Zealand Coastal Seafoods reports a sharp reduction in losses following the closure of its New Zealand operations and reveals promising initial fishing results in the Coral Sea. The company is actively exploring commercial opportunities for its Coral Sea Fishery permits and a potential acquisition to boost future revenues.

Pivotal Metals has commenced drilling at its flagship Horden Lake project in Quebec, advancing metallurgical testwork and preparing for a resource update, while also progressing exploration at its high-grade BAGB projects.

AGL Energy reported a solid first half of FY25 with underlying EBITDA slightly down but maintained strong operational momentum, while narrowing its full-year earnings guidance and announcing key leadership changes.

IMDEX Limited reported resilient half-year results for FY2025, achieving half-on-half revenue growth and maintaining margins despite a challenging mining exploration environment. The company strengthened its balance sheet and declared an interim dividend, positioning itself for future growth.

Arena REIT has delivered a strong half-year 2025 performance, with significant profit growth driven by strategic acquisitions and development completions, while reaffirming its distribution guidance and sustainability commitments.

Arena REIT delivered a robust HY2025 performance with statutory net profit soaring 87%, underpinned by strategic acquisitions and development completions. The REIT reaffirmed its FY2025 distribution guidance, signaling confidence in sustained growth amid a strong social infrastructure portfolio.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia delivered a solid half-year performance with a 6% increase in net profit after tax and declared a fully franked interim dividend of $2.25 per share, underscoring resilience amid economic challenges.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia reported a robust 8% increase in net profit after tax for the half year ended December 2024, underpinned by higher revenue and disciplined credit management. The bank declared a fully franked interim dividend of 225 cents per share, reflecting confidence amid economic headwinds.

Argenica Therapeutics reported a 16% reduction in half-year losses to $1.19 million, buoyed by a 29% increase in other income largely from R&D tax incentives, as it advances its neuroprotective drug development.

Elixir Energy has expanded its footprint in Queensland's Taroom Trough through a farmin deal with Santos, boosting its contingent gas resources by 68% and launching a $9 million equity raise to fund upcoming exploration activities.