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Hazer Group has filed patents for a breakthrough graphite purification process that could unlock access to the lucrative battery materials market amid tightening global supply. This innovation positions Hazer to meet surging demand for high-purity graphite essential for lithium-ion batteries.

SGH Ltd reported solid FY25 results with EBIT rising 8% to $1.54 billion, supported by strong performances in Boral and WesTrac, alongside a 49% surge in operating cash flow. The company projects continued earnings growth in FY26 amid disciplined capital management and operational improvements.

Dicker Data Limited has announced a fully franked quarterly dividend of AUD 0.11 per share, payable on 1 September 2025, alongside a Dividend Reinvestment Plan offering new shares at market-based pricing.

PM Capital Global Opportunities Fund has raised its final dividend for FY25 and increased its FY26 dividend guidance to 12.5 cents fully franked, reflecting strong portfolio performance and robust earnings reserves.

CAR Group Limited has reported solid full-year FY25 results with revenue surpassing AUD 1.18 billion and adjusted NPAT rising to AUD 377 million, underpinned by global marketplace strength and strategic innovation. The company projects continued double-digit growth in FY26, driven by technology investments and market expansion.

Ariadne Australia Limited anticipates a near breakeven total comprehensive income for FY25, balancing solid profits with significant portfolio losses and partnership costs.

Block, Inc. reported a 2% decline in net revenue for Q2 2025, driven by lower bitcoin revenue despite growth in transaction and subscription services. The company posted strong net income and continued its $4 billion share repurchase program.

Trigg Minerals has acquired 100% of the Tennessee Mountain Tungsten Project in Nevada, marking a strategic expansion into critical minerals with a historically significant tungsten resource. The move aligns with rising tungsten demand and the company's goal to become a key supplier of defence metals.

Syrah Resources has initiated a fully underwritten A$70 million equity raising alongside a two-year forbearance agreement with the US Department of Energy, supporting its Vidalia and Balama operations. The retail entitlement offer opened on 6 August and closes on 20 August 2025.

Charter Hall Long WALE REIT reports a $118.3 million statutory profit for FY25, reversing last year's heavy loss, while maintaining stable distributions and actively managing debt facilities.

Element 25 Limited is advancing its Butcherbird Manganese Mine expansion in Western Australia alongside a new US-based refinery, backed by strong financing and partnerships with major automakers for EV battery-grade manganese supply.

Lake Resources N.L. has released a pivotal DFS Addendum for its Kachi lithium project, showcasing enhanced lithium grades, reduced costs, and robust financial metrics that position the project as a leading lithium brine development in Argentina.