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Calix Limited and Pilbara Minerals have recommenced construction on their Mid-Stream Demonstration Plant following a $15 million grant from the Western Australian Government, aiming for completion by December 2025.

Orora reports a 24.6% rise in underlying EBIT to $120.8 million for H1 FY25, driven by the Saverglass acquisition and portfolio simplification, while navigating operational challenges and market headwinds.

Micro-X Limited has initiated a $2.7 million retail entitlement offer as part of a broader $6 million capital raising, supporting its strategic pivot towards medical imaging technologies and strengthening its balance sheet.

Micro-X Ltd has launched the retail component of its $6 million capital raising, offering eligible shareholders the chance to buy new shares at 7 cents each, aiming to raise $2.7 million by late February 2025.

Gold Mountain Limited has confirmed high-grade Rare Earth Oxide mineralisation from 56 drill holes at its Down Under REE Project in Brazil, highlighting significant potential for resource expansion and further exploration.

Magnum Mining & Exploration is recalibrating its supply chain strategy in response to new U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminium, engaging with Chinese partners and advancing its Buena Vista iron project.

Orora Limited has announced a 5-cent per share ordinary dividend for the six months ending December 2024, payable in April 2025. The dividend is unfranked and offers shareholders a Dividend Reinvestment Plan option.

Orora Limited reported a substantial half-year profit of A$907.6 million, propelled by the sale of its North America packaging business and strategic restructuring. The company also announced an unfranked interim dividend of 5 cents per share.

Origin Energy reported a robust half-year performance with statutory profit rising to $1.017 billion and an increased fully franked interim dividend, driven by strong Integrated Gas earnings despite softer Energy Markets and Octopus Energy results.

RLF AgTech has completed a $2.4 million capital raise through an Entitlement Issue and Shortfall Placement, positioning the company for growth in Australia’s agricultural sector.

Lithium Universe Limited has forged a strategic partnership with Polytechnique Montréal to boost lithium processing expertise and education in Canada, aiming to strengthen the local battery materials supply chain and promote sustainable innovation.

Dexus Industria REIT (ASX: DXI) has reported a robust 2025 half-year performance, with funds from operations rising 5.7% and occupancy holding steady at 99.5%. The REIT’s active development pipeline and sustainability initiatives underpin its confidence in meeting full-year guidance.