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Lakes Blue Energy is progressing regulatory approvals and has locked in a drilling rig for its Wombat-5 gas well, while reporting a $1.48 million operating cash outflow and maintaining $3.55 million in cash at quarter-end.

Woodside Energy Group Ltd reported a 115% increase in net profit after tax to US$3.573 billion in 2024 despite a 6% revenue decline, driven by record production and strategic growth in LNG and new energy sectors.

Mineral Resources Limited posted a substantial $809 million loss for the half-year ending December 2024, driven by lower revenues and significant impairment charges, notably at its Bald Hill lithium project. The company also announced no interim dividend as it focuses on liquidity and operational transitions.

Lendlease Group has reported a statutory profit after tax of $48 million for the half year ended December 2024, reversing a prior loss and announcing a 6.0 cent interim distribution. The company is advancing key asset sales including Capella Capital and its US Military Housing business as part of its strategic transformation.

Touch Ventures Limited reported a substantial $24.9 million net loss for 2024, driven by impairments in legacy investments, while strategically pivoting with new stakes in Tixel and Reshop and welcoming Gannet Capital as a major shareholder.

AMP Limited’s 2024 results reveal a 43% drop in statutory net profit to $150 million, offset by a 15.1% rise in underlying profit to $236 million, alongside the completion of its Advice business sale and the launch of a new digital bank.

GQG Partners Inc. reported strong financial results for 2024, with significant increases in revenue, net income, and funds under management, alongside a raised dividend and strategic moves including the deconsolidation of its PCS Master Fund.

Blackstone Minerals has entered a binding scheme to acquire IDM International, securing the world-class Mankayan Copper-Gold Project in the Philippines. This merger positions Blackstone as a significant player in critical energy transition metals with promising exploration upside.

Torque Metals and Aston Minerals have announced a merger of equals, combining their gold assets to create a diversified explorer with 1.75 million ounces of gold resources and enhanced growth potential.

AnteoTech has marked a pivotal quarter with its first commercial Ultranode™ order shipped to Mercedes-Benz and a $4.3 million capital raise to accelerate growth in clean energy and life sciences.

DomaCom Limited reported a steep $4.5 million loss for the half-year ending December 2023, driven by declining revenues and operational hurdles, including a temporary suspension of its fund's Product Disclosure Statement. The company is actively pursuing capital raises to stabilize its position.

Amcor plc and Berry Global Group, Inc. have entered into a definitive all-stock merger agreement, positioning the combined entity as a global leader in consumer and healthcare packaging with expected annual synergies of $650 million.