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Commonwealth Bank of Australia reported a 2.3% increase in cash NPAT for the half year ended December 2024, underpinned by disciplined lending growth and robust capital management. The bank maintained its leadership in customer engagement and digital innovation while navigating ongoing economic uncertainties.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia announces a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 2.25 per share, payable March 28, 2025, reflecting solid financial results for the period ending December 31, 2024.

Bryah Resources has successfully completed the first tranche of its capital raising, securing $370,542 to fund copper exploration and working capital. The company now looks ahead to shareholder approval for the next phase of its placement.

Computershare has reported a robust first half for FY25 with management EPS up 18.7% and upgraded its full-year EPS guidance to around 135 cps, reflecting strong recurring fee growth and resilient margin income despite lower yields.

Computershare Limited reported a 6.7% decline in revenue to $1.5 billion for the half-year ended December 2024, primarily due to the sale of its US Mortgage Services business. However, profit after tax from continuing operations surged 24.9% to $286.5 million, underpinning an interim dividend of AU 45 cents per share.

Critica Limited has announced a landmark maiden Mineral Resource Estimate for its Jupiter Project, establishing it as Australia's largest and highest-grade clay-hosted rare earth deposit with significant strategic potential.

Renegade Exploration Limited has identified a significant high-grade antimony-gold-silver anomaly at its Myschka Prospect within the Yukon Project, Canada, highlighting critical defence metals and promising exploration potential.

Solis Minerals has confirmed extensive copper porphyry mineralisation at its Cinto Project in Peru, revealing promising assay results and advancing towards drilling in late 2025.

Cann Group Limited has negotiated an extension of its NAB loan maturity and deferred upcoming interest payments, providing crucial breathing room for its capital projects and working capital needs.

Resouro Strategic Metals Inc. posted a $5.28 million net loss for the nine months ended December 31, 2024, reflecting increased exploration and administrative expenses as it advances its Tiros Titanium and Rare Earth Elements Project. The company bolstered its balance sheet with a successful ASX dual listing and private placements but faces ongoing challenges to sustain operations.

Copper Search Limited has entered an exclusive option and joint venture agreement to earn up to 75% in the Byrock Project, a highly prospective copper-gold exploration asset in the Lachlan Fold Belt, NSW. The company plans to commence drilling in Q3 2025, aiming to unlock significant shareholder value through large-scale discovery.

Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT delivered a solid 2025 half-year performance, maintaining distribution guidance while enhancing its portfolio through key acquisitions and divestments. The REIT’s outlook brightens with an increased full-year distribution forecast.