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Yari Minerals has agreed to acquire the Rolleston South Coal Project, adding a JORC-compliant inferred resource of 78.9 million tonnes in Queensland’s Bowen Basin. The deal includes shares and performance rights, with plans to expand and upgrade the resource through drilling.

Zip Co Limited reported robust April trading with over 40% year-on-year growth in US total transaction value, underpinning a strong profitability turnaround and reaffirming its FY25 cash EBTDA guidance of at least $153 million.

Civmec Limited has secured approximately A$285 million in new contracts and extensions, including a major shiploader project at Port Waratah and rare earth refinery tanks for Iluka Resources, signaling robust growth and strong market positioning.

Eastern Metals has agreed to sell its 1.5% net smelter royalty on the Thomson Project to Red Hill Minerals for $220,000 cash, marking a strategic monetisation of its residual interest in the asset.

Westpac Banking Corporation reported a modest 1% decline in net profit to AUD 3.317 billion for the six months ended March 2025, maintaining its interim dividend and advancing key digital and sustainability initiatives.

Stanmore Resources has released an updated maiden Reserves Statement for its Isaac Downs Extension metallurgical coal project, confirming 52 million tonnes of Run of Mine coal reserves and a robust +20-year mine life supported by existing infrastructure.

Lithium Universe Limited has delivered a robust Definitive Feasibility Study for its Bécancour Lithium Carbonate Refinery, confirming strong economic viability and progressing toward project funding and strategic collaborations.

Novonix Limited advances its synthetic graphite production with Riverside commissioning and a new Chattanooga plant site, while winning a preliminary US trade case against Chinese imports and appointing Michael O’Kronley as CEO.

Trigg Minerals has solidified its ownership of the Wild Cattle Creek antimony deposit with NSW government approval and confirmed high-grade antimony and tungsten mineralisation beneath the site. The company also expanded its New South Wales footprint through strategic acquisitions of historic gold and antimony projects.

Santos Limited’s 2024 Annual Report reveals a 5% drop in production and a 9% decline in sales revenue, yet the company delivered a solid $1.224 billion net profit while making significant strides in carbon capture and storage and emissions reduction.

Finder Energy reports 95% completion of its Ikan 3D seismic reprocessing project, underpinning strong production forecasts and active funding efforts for the Kuda Tasi and Jahal oil fields in Timor-Leste.

Ovanti Limited has addressed ASX concerns over its relationship with BNPLPay, clarifying key personnel roles, ownership structures, and cryptocurrency exposure tied to its Licence Agreement.