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Ark Mines Ltd is fast-tracking its Sandy Mitchell rare earths project in Queensland, backed by a $4.5 million investment from the Queensland Investment Corporation and targeting production by late 2027.

Compumedics Limited reported a 2% revenue increase and a 22% jump in sales orders for FY25, driven by strong demand in sleep diagnostics and SaaS platforms, while navigating a net loss impacted by higher financing costs.

BluGlass Limited reported a 16% rise in revenue to $11.7 million for FY25, driven by key US Department of Defense contracts and new partnerships. However, the company’s net loss increased 8% to nearly $11 million amid ongoing R&D investment and operational scaling.

DroneShield Limited has reported a record half-year performance with revenues soaring 210% to A$72.3 million and a robust sales pipeline exceeding A$2.3 billion, underpinned by rising global defense spending and advanced AI counterdrone technology.

DroneShield Limited has reported a landmark first half of 2025, with revenue surging 210% to $72.3 million and securing its largest-ever contract worth $61.6 million, setting the stage for a transformative year.

AnteoTech Ltd reported a 110% revenue increase to A$968,878 in FY2025 alongside a 24% reduction in net loss, driven by strategic cost savings and key partnerships. Leadership renewal and product validation position the company for growth in battery and life sciences markets.

Black Canyon Limited reports some of its thickest and highest-grade manganese and iron assay results to date from the Wandanya Project, confirming significant shallow mineralisation over a 2km strike. Phase 3 drilling is underway to expand this promising discovery.

DroneShield Limited has reported a remarkable turnaround in the half-year ended June 2025, posting record revenue of $72.3 million and a profit after tax of $2.1 million, reversing last year’s loss. The company also secured its largest-ever contract, signaling strong momentum in the counterdrone technology sector.

Australian Finance Group Ltd (AFG) has reported record FY25 results, with net profit after tax rising 21% to $35 million, driven by strong growth across its broker network and manufacturing division.

Ashley Services Group reported a 60% jump in net profit for FY25 despite a 7.3% revenue decline, focusing on debt reduction and operational efficiency to fuel future growth.

Ashley Services Group reported a 7.3% revenue decline to $515.9 million in FY25 but achieved a 60.9% rise in net profit after tax to $2.17 million, driven by operational stabilisation and strategic contract wins.

Clever Culture Systems has validated and launched an AI-driven analysis module for smaller contact plates, significantly expanding its pharmaceutical market reach and recurring revenue potential.