Latest Global Trade News

MTM Critical Metals has locked in a pre-permitted industrial site in Texas, positioning itself to commission its innovative metal recovery plant by year-end 2025 and accelerate U.S. commercial expansion.

National Australia Bank posted a 0.8% rise in cash earnings for 1H25, underpinned by profit growth and lower credit impairments amid a cautious economic outlook. The bank advances its strategy focused on customer experience and technology modernization while maintaining strong capital and liquidity positions.

Zeotech Limited has signed a non-binding MOU with global trading giant MSI to negotiate offtake agreements for its Toondoon Kaolin Project, potentially unlocking significant early cash flow and enhanced mining economics.

Reliance Worldwide Corporation outlines its strategic response to US tariffs, emphasizing diversified sourcing and price adjustments to sustain margins in a $25.3 billion plumbing market. The company forecasts broadly flat FY25 sales with slight margin pressure but remains confident in long-term growth.

Westpac Banking Corporation reported a slight 1% decline in net profit to $3.3 billion for the first half of 2025, while business and institutional lending grew robustly. The bank maintained a solid capital position and announced a fully franked interim dividend of 76 cents per share.

Westpac Banking Corporation posted a slight 1% decline in net profit for the first half of 2025, underpinned by strong growth in business and institutional lending and a resilient balance sheet amid global volatility.

Qube Holdings reconfirms at least 5% underlying earnings growth for FY25 despite recent weather disruptions, completes the MIRRAT acquisition, and updates on a significant ownership change in its Patrick joint venture.

Australian Bond Exchange Holdings (ASX: ABE) reported a strong $3.6 billion trading volume for Q3 FY25 and announced a strategic partnership with ViewTrade Australia, while securing $1.8 million in funding to support its growth trajectory.

ABx Group Limited reports significant progress in rare earths exploration in Tasmania, ALCORE fluorine recycling pilot plant development, and bauxite project advancements, positioning itself amid tightening global supply chains.

Uscom Limited reported a 14% rise in Q3 customer receipts to $0.73 million, even as cash reserves dropped 38% to $1.34 million, reflecting increased operating costs and global market pressures.

IDT Australia reports a robust 30% jump in quarterly revenue to $4.1 million, driven by strong contract wins and a $62 million pipeline of open proposals, signaling sustained growth in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Alexium International Group reported a challenging Q3 FY2025 with lower revenues due to softness in the US bedding market, while making significant technological strides and maintaining a solid funding position.