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South32 has exceeded its FY25 production targets, driven by a 20% increase in copper output and significant progress at its Hermosa project, while streamlining its portfolio through key divestments.

Euroz Hartleys Group Limited has secured shareholder approval for a $63 million capital return, marking a significant milestone in its long history of shareholder distributions.

WAM Income Maximiser (ASX – WMX) has declared its first monthly fully franked dividend, marking a significant milestone shortly after its April 2025 IPO. The company aims to steadily grow dividends while targeting a yield above the RBA cash rate.

Yancoal’s June quarter report reveals steady coal production despite weather disruptions and a dip in realised prices, supported by a robust $1.8 billion cash reserve. The company remains confident in hitting upper-end production guidance amid ongoing market volatility.

Mirrabooka Investments reports a 26% drop in net profit for FY25 but maintains its fully franked dividend, supported by a significant $85 million capital raise. The fund’s portfolio return lags the benchmark amid sector headwinds, yet long-term performance remains robust.

Gold Road Resources has agreed to a $3.40 per share acquisition by Gold Fields, combining fixed and variable cash components tied to Northern Star shares. Meanwhile, Gruyere mine production remains steady, with costs edging higher and strong cash flow underpinning the company’s financial position.

Platinum Capital Limited has released detailed worked examples for its proposed scheme of arrangement, outlining a special dividend payout and the exchange ratio for shares into ETF units. The final dividend value and unit allocation will be confirmed closer to the scheme implementation date.

Platinum Asia Investments has released illustrative calculations for its Special Dividend and Scheme consideration tied to a proposed restructure, offering shareholders clarity ahead of a pivotal vote.

Future Generation Global has reported a strong 20.8% investment portfolio return for the year ending June 2025, prompting an increase in its fully franked interim dividend to 4.0 cents per share. This marks the sixth consecutive year of dividend growth for the ASX-listed investment company.

Finbar Group has reinstated regular dividends with a fully franked 2 cent final payout for FY25, supported by a robust $36 million cash reserve and a strong development pipeline exceeding $1 billion in value.

Platinum Capital Limited has unveiled a proposed restructure via a scheme of arrangement, offering shareholders the option to exchange their shares for units in the Platinum International Fund Complex ETF (PIXX). The move aims to address the persistent discount to net tangible asset value (NTA) and improve liquidity.

Platinum Asia Investments Limited (PAI) has announced a proposed restructure via a scheme of arrangement to exchange its shares for units in the Platinum Asia Fund Complex ETF (PAXX), aiming to resolve a persistent discount to net tangible asset value (NTA). The scheme, supported by independent directors and deemed fair by an expert, includes a potential special dividend and awaits shareholder and court approval.