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Orbital Corporation reveals a strategic pivot amid evolving US drone policies, with a new management team driving growth beyond Boeing Insitu. FY25 guidance shows revenue decline but promising new contracts.

Orbital UAV secures $3 million through a share placement to boost manufacturing capabilities and expand business development amid new US drone market opportunities.

Resource Minerals International Ltd has acquired a 50% interest in a Saudi Arabian joint venture, gaining access to the highly prospective Shaib Marqan gold and base metals exploration licence. This move positions RMI to leverage Saudi Arabia’s expanding mining sector under Vision 2030 reforms.

Papyrus Australia clarifies it has signed a binding term sheet, not a final agreement, with AQN for biodegradable boards, contingent on facility setup and product testing.

Australian Vanadium Limited has aligned its $49 million government grant with its integrated vanadium project following a key merger, advancing its vertically integrated supply chain ambitions.

NRW Holdings reported a robust 12.2% revenue increase to $3.3 billion in FY25, offsetting a significant $110.5 million impairment linked to OneSteel. Strong Civil and MET segment growth underpinned solid earnings despite Queensland weather challenges.

NRW Holdings reported a 12.2% revenue increase to $3.27 billion in FY25, offset by a significant impairment linked to OneSteel receivables. The company declared a final fully franked dividend of 9.5 cents per share, underscoring confidence despite challenges.

Downer EDI Limited reported a robust FY25 with a 33% rise in underlying NPATA and announced a $230 million share buy-back, underscoring confidence in its transformation and growth outlook. The company’s disciplined portfolio simplification and operational improvements set the stage for steady FY26 performance despite short-term market softness.

Kingsland Minerals has achieved a major milestone with 99.97% purified spherical graphite from its Leliyn project, positioning itself as a key supplier for EV battery materials. The company is advancing processing optimisation and preparing for a September scoping study.

IDT Australia Limited reported a strong 40.6% increase in revenue to $19.86 million for FY25, driven by growth in advanced therapies and contract disbursements. However, the company’s net loss widened to $8.06 million as it transitions from its ‘Rebuild Strategy’ to a new phase focused on sustainable profitability.

Lion Rock Minerals confirms exceptionally pure rutile nuggets at its Minta Rutile Project in Cameroon, with independent verification supporting broad titanium industry applications. Exploration results reveal a growing mineralised footprint exceeding 2,750 km², positioning Minta as a globally significant rutile province.

Ridley Corporation reported solid FY25 results with EBITDA up 8.6% to $97.8 million and NPAT rising 8.7% to $43.3 million, underpinned by strategic acquisitions and disciplined capital management.