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Fletcher Building reported a $419 million net loss for FY25 on softer demand and legacy costs but halved its net debt to $999 million through strategic capital management and divestments.

Iluka Resources reported a 31% drop in net profit for the first half of 2025, challenged by lower mineral sands prices but buoyed by strong cost controls and early project milestones.

James Hardie Industries reported a 9% decline in Q1 FY26 net sales to $900 million, while successfully completing its AZEK acquisition, setting the stage for expanded market reach and product offerings. The company adjusted its FY26 guidance to reflect softer North American demand but remains focused on long-term growth.

Yancoal Australia reported a 16% rise in coal production for the first half of 2025 despite a 15% revenue decline due to softer coal prices, while sustaining a robust cash balance and declaring a fully franked interim dividend.

Yancoal Australia reported a 16% rise in coal production for the first half of 2025 despite a 15% drop in revenue driven by falling coal prices and weather-related sales delays. The company remains optimistic about cost control and potential price recovery.

Prodigy Gold NL has reported a total mineral resource of 1.03 million ounces of gold, driven by updated estimates at its Tregony and Hyperion deposits and a restatement of Buccaneer resources reflecting higher gold prices.

Ainsworth Game Technology reported a 25% revenue increase for the first half of 2025, yet underlying profits slipped due to margin pressures from tariffs and product mix shifts. The launch of the A-Star Raptor dual screen cabinet bolstered Asia Pacific sales, while challenges persist in Latin America and online segments.

Judo Capital Holdings Limited has announced a fully franked quarterly distribution of AUD 1.78026 per capital note, payable in November 2025, reflecting its ongoing commitment to income-focused investors.

FSA Group Limited has announced an on-market buy-back program targeting up to 12.5 million ordinary shares, signaling a strategic move to optimise its capital structure over the next 10 months.

Magnetic Resources has raised A$35 million through a placement to fund key development stages of its Lady Julie Gold Project, signalling strong investor confidence in the company’s growth prospects.

Centuria Capital Group has outperformed its FY25 earnings guidance, reporting a 4.3% rise in operating EPS and announcing ambitious FY26 growth targets alongside the launch of Australia’s first public sovereign AI Factory.

Dart Mining NL has lodged a prospectus for a substantial options offer, including a bonus issue to shareholders and options linked to a recent $2.86 million placement. The move aims to reward investors and potentially raise over $6 million if options are exercised.