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Lanthanein Resources has withdrawn from its farm-in agreement on the Lady Grey Lithium Project, signaling a strategic pivot. The company is now focusing on other growth opportunities to boost shareholder value.

Elders Limited reported a robust half-year performance for the period ending 31 March 2025, with profit after tax surging 190% to $33.6 million and revenue rising 5% to $1.41 billion. The company’s growth was driven by strong livestock prices, real estate acquisitions, and disciplined cost management.

Focus Minerals has agreed to sell its Laverton Gold Project to Genesis Minerals for A$250 million in cash, aiming to boost shareholder value and fund ongoing operations.

Macarthur Minerals Limited has launched a pro-rata entitlement offer to raise nearly $2 million, issuing new shares with free attaching options, fully underwritten by Gold Valley Yilgarn Pty Ltd. The capital raise aims to advance exploration and development at its Giles Lake Iron Project and support corporate operations.

Origin Energy has refined its FY25 earnings forecast, buoyed by strong wholesale performance but tempered by Octopus Energy's UK weather-related losses. Despite setbacks, Octopus continues to expand its retail footprint.

Vault Minerals has expanded its King of the Hills open pit Ore Reserve by 33%, underpinning an 18-year mine life and announcing a $92 million Stage 2 plant upgrade to increase processing capacity to 7.5 million tonnes per annum.

Nufarm Finance (NZ) Limited reported a 4.1% increase in net profit after tax to NZD 10.35 million for the half-year ended 31 March 2025, driven by higher interest rates. The company declared an interim distribution of NZD 4.31 per security, payable in October 2024.

Sietel Limited’s half-year results to March 2025 reveal an 11% revenue drop and a near 50% plunge in net profit, reflecting tough market conditions in property leasing and startup investments.

Catalyst Metals Limited has secured A$150 million in equity to fund organic growth and exploration across its flagship Plutonic Gold Belt and Bendigo Gold Belt projects. The company aims to nearly double gold production to around 200,000 ounces per annum while reducing costs through strategic acquisitions and infrastructure leverage.

Restaurant Brands posted a record $1.4 billion in sales for FY24, alongside a 62.6% surge in net profit, despite ongoing inflation and economic uncertainty. The company remains cautious on FY25 guidance but is focused on margin improvement and strategic growth.

Myer Holdings reports a 1.9% increase in total sales for the second half of fiscal 2025 despite inflationary pressures and operational hurdles at its new distribution centre. The retailer outlines interim logistics solutions and previews its upcoming Growth Strategy.

Australis Oil & Gas reported a robust 2024 performance with strong safety and environmental records, maintaining strategic focus on its Tuscaloosa Marine Shale asset despite challenging market conditions.