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FleetPartners Group Limited reported strong FY24 results with record new business writings and assets under management, underpinning a robust growth trajectory and a significant $30 million share buy-back announced for 1H25.

Contact Energy's December 2024 report reveals a nuanced performance with slightly lower mass market sales but stronger netback prices and significantly reduced generation costs, underscoring operational efficiencies amid evolving market dynamics.

Australian Foundation Investment Company (AFIC) reported a 2.7% rise in half-year profit to $154.2 million and increased its interim dividend to 12 cents per share, while its portfolio outpaced the S&P/ASX 200 over the past year.

Element 25 Limited has announced a 107% increase in Ore Reserves at its Butcherbird Manganese Project in Western Australia, now supporting an 18.3-year mine life at 1.1Mtpa production. This milestone underpins the company’s strategic expansion into battery-grade manganese supply for the EV market.

Centrex Limited corrects its corporate presentation title to January 2025 and details progress on its Ardmore Phosphate Project Stage 1.5 Expansion, supported by a $10.4 million Entitlement Offer aimed at boosting production capacity and financial stability.

Centrex Limited has initiated a $10.4 million Entitlement Offer to fund the critical Stage 1.5 Expansion of its Ardmore Phosphate Project, aiming to boost production capacity to 625ktpa. The company highlights the pivotal role of this capital raise in securing operational continuity amid notable financial and logistical risks.

Qoria Limited reports robust December quarter results for FY2025, driven by strong ARR growth, expanding global reach, and strategic AI innovations that promise to accelerate future growth.

Mirrabooka Investments Limited reported steady half-year profits with a portfolio return of 11.5%, comfortably outperforming its benchmark. The company raised its interim dividend by 12.5%, reflecting confidence in its small and mid-cap investment strategy despite cautious market conditions.

D3 Energy’s recent production test at Nooitgedacht Major reveals promising helium and natural gas flow rates, confirming a new northern production area within the ER315 permit.

Brazilian Critical Minerals has released an updated Mineral Resource Estimate for its Ema rare earth project in Brazil, defining a robust 350Mt starter zone at 778ppm TREO. This milestone underpins the imminent Scoping Study and signals promising economic potential for the project.

EBR Systems has announced a rescheduling of the FDA Pre-Approval Inspection for its wireless cardiac pacing device to January 14, 2025, while maintaining its regulatory approval timeline for Q1 2025 and a commercial launch later in the year.