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Suncorp Group Limited reported a robust half-year result for 1H25, with net profit after tax nearly doubling to $1.1 billion, driven by the sale of Suncorp Bank and strong insurance operations. The company announced a substantial capital return and special dividend, underscoring its disciplined capital management.

Suncorp Group Limited has delivered a strong half-year performance for the period ending December 31, 2024, with significant growth in revenue and net profit, while navigating the ongoing return of proceeds from its Suncorp Bank sale.

BMG Resources has addressed ASX's query on recent share price and volume spikes, confirming no undisclosed information but highlighting imminent assay results from its Abercromby Gold Project.

Kalgoorlie Gold Mining has confirmed that its recent Lighthorse drilling results at the Pinjin project are material and justified a trading halt before public disclosure. The company received assay data in January and finalized analysis by early February.

Elixir Energy has significantly expanded its footprint in the Taroom Trough through a farmin agreement with Santos, adding substantial contingent gas resources as Eastern Australia faces an imminent gas supply shortfall.

Elixir Energy has expanded its footprint in Queensland's Taroom Trough through a farmin deal with Santos, boosting its contingent gas resources by 68% and launching a $9 million equity raise to fund upcoming exploration activities.

Ardea Resources progresses its Kalgoorlie Nickel Project DFS, awarding a key $5.4 million contract to Lycopodium for the Hydrogen Sulphide Plant, underpinning plans for a low-cost nickel-cobalt operation.

Elixir Energy Limited's shares have been suspended from trading pending a significant announcement about expanding its Taroom Trough position, signaling potential strategic growth in its energy assets.

Matsa Resources has reported a standout high-grade gold intercept of 12.98g/t at its Fortitude North project, confirming a second lode structure and reinforcing its exploration model of multiple stacked mineralised lodes.

Resouro Strategic Metals Inc. posted a $5.28 million net loss for the nine months ended December 31, 2024, reflecting increased exploration and administrative expenses as it advances its Tiros Titanium and Rare Earth Elements Project. The company bolstered its balance sheet with a successful ASX dual listing and private placements but faces ongoing challenges to sustain operations.

Challenger Gold has reached a key milestone in its Hualilan project, finalising mine designs and schedules that increase mineral grades by 10%, while progressing toll milling readiness and operational flexibility.

ABx Group and Core Refining have mutually terminated their licence agreement as ABx pivots to a more cost-effective and sustainable method for producing aluminium fluoride, advancing the ALCORE project into its continuous pilot phase in Tasmania.