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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.

Sims Limited reported a 4.1% rise in FY25 sales revenue to A$7.494 billion and a near tripling of underlying EBIT to A$174.9 million, driven by improved trading margins and strong growth in lifecycle services. The company’s strategic focus on decarbonisation and circular economy positions it well for sustained demand, especially from AI-driven data centre expansion.

Sims Limited reported a 4.1% rise in FY25 sales revenue to $7.49 billion and a 198% surge in underlying EBIT, driven by strong metal trading margins and AI-related demand growth. The company also boosted its fully franked dividend by 130%, signaling confidence despite ongoing market headwinds.

Deterra Royalties delivered a robust FY25 with a 10% revenue increase and a strategic acquisition that diversifies its commodity exposure. The company’s flagship iron ore royalty remains a strong cash generator as the Thacker Pass lithium project moves into construction.

Macmahon Holdings has posted record FY25 results, buoyed by Decmil integration and strong mining contract wins, while raising its FY26 revenue and earnings guidance.

RWC reported a 5.5% increase in FY25 net sales driven by the Holman acquisition, while adjusted EBITDA edged up 1.1% amid margin pressures. The company warns of tariff-related cost impacts in FY26, offset by ongoing cost savings and strategic adjustments.

Simonds Group Limited reported steady revenue of $665.6 million for FY2025, alongside a modest net profit of $1.015 million, as it completed the strategic acquisition of Dennis Family Homes. The company is focused on integrating the acquisition and driving growth amid a recovering housing market.

360 Capital REIT (ASX, TOT) reported a modest statutory net profit for FY25 and projects a fully tax-deferred distribution yield of 7.6% for FY26, underpinned by a modern, well-leased portfolio and strategic growth initiatives.

Adrad Holdings reported solid FY25 results with revenue climbing 8.9% to $153.1 million, despite a slight dip in EBITDA due to cost pressures. The company boosted its dividend by 18%, reflecting confidence in future growth.

GWA Group Limited reported modest revenue and earnings growth for FY2025, underpinned by strong Australian and UK markets, while announcing a $30 million on-market share buyback starting September 2025.

Aurizon Holdings Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.065 per share for the six months ending June 2025, payable in September.