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Chilwa Minerals has reported impressive high-grade heavy mineral sand assay results from its Mpyupyu Dune deposit in Malawi, confirming thicker and richer mineralisation than previously estimated. These findings pave the way for an upcoming scoping study and resource upgrades.

Estrella Resources has entered a landmark Master Agreement with Indonesian firm PT Raka Energi Mandiri, granting exclusive rights to market and purchase limestone from Timor-Leste, targeting sales of up to 500 million tonnes over five years.

Nufarm Limited reported a 3% revenue increase to $1.81 billion for the half-year ended March 2025, driven by Crop Protection volume growth. However, net profit after tax fell 39% amid fish oil pricing pressures and higher operating costs, prompting the board to withhold an interim dividend.

Plenti Group Limited reported a robust FY25 with a 126% jump in Cash NPAT to $13.8 million and a 19% increase in its loan portfolio to $2.5 billion, driven by technology enhancements and strategic partnerships.

Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure Limited reported robust FY-24 results, announcing a 3.6% rise in terminal charges and a 6.5% increase in distribution guidance, underpinned by a $394 million capital investment program.

Webjet Group Limited reported a stable FY25 EBITDA of $39.4 million despite a 7% decline in bookings driven by soft domestic flight demand. Growth in international bookings and strategic investments underpin a confident outlook.

Nufarm Limited reported a solid half-year performance with a 3% revenue increase and a 40% jump in underlying EBIT, driven by strong crop protection sales and cost improvements. However, net debt rose 12%, reflecting investments in omega-3 production and seed technology expansion.

Nufarm reported a mixed 1H25 result with a strong rebound in crop protection profits contrasting a steep decline in seed technologies earnings, prompting a strategic review of the latter business.

Nufarm Limited posted a 3% revenue increase to $1.81 billion for the half-year ending March 2025, driven by Crop Protection growth, yet profits fell sharply due to omega-3 inventory write-downs and higher costs. The company withheld its interim dividend amid ongoing operational challenges.

Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure Limited forecasts a 3.6% increase in terminal charges and a 6.5% uplift in distributions for the 2025/26 financial year, confirming steady growth and full terminal capacity.

James Hardie Industries plc reported a slight dip in FY25 sales and profits but met guidance, while announcing a transformative acquisition of The AZEK Company Inc to accelerate growth and synergies.

James Hardie has released its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended March 31, 2025, accompanied by a suite of detailed reports filed with both the ASX and SEC.