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Fletcher Building reported a challenging HY25 with a 7% revenue decline and a net loss of NZ$134 million, while executing a $700 million equity raise to strengthen its balance sheet and advancing significant cost reduction initiatives.

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank clarifies a modest 5.8% variance in half-year cash earnings against market forecasts, confirming no material surprise and compliance with ASX disclosure rules.

Cobalt Blue Holdings Limited announces a strategic pivot with a proposed rebranding to Core Blue Minerals Limited and an Earn-in agreement for the Halls Creek Project, marking its diversification beyond cobalt into copper and other base metals.

Cobalt Blue Holdings Limited is set to rebrand as Core Blue Minerals Limited, reflecting its strategic shift to diversify beyond cobalt into copper and other base metals through a new Earn-in agreement for the Halls Creek Project.

NAOS Small Cap Opportunities Company Limited reveals that BSA Limited, a significant investee, was not selected for the new NBN Field Services Contract, potentially impacting NAOS’s investment returns.

XRF Scientific has reported record half-year revenue and profit for FY25, driven by robust demand from mining and industrial sectors and strategic acquisitions that bolster its market position.

XRF Scientific has reported a record half-year performance, driven by robust mining sector demand and strategic sales growth across its divisions.

Westgold Resources reports robust high-grade gold intercepts from its Fletcher Zone drilling at Beta Hunt, with a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate expected by late Q4 FY25. The company also plans to initiate drilling at the promising Mason Zone, potentially extending the mineralised strike to around 4km.

BSA Limited has been verbally informed by NBN Co that it is unlikely to secure the new Field Services Contract, a deal that accounted for about 80% of its FY2024 revenue. The company is now evaluating strategic options amid this significant setback.

SG Fleet Group reported robust first-half 2025 results, driven by strong delivery volumes and revenue growth across Australia, New Zealand, and the UK, despite ongoing pressures in the used vehicle market.

WAM Active Limited has reported a robust half-year performance with a 33.2% increase in net profit and a fully franked interim dividend of 3.0 cents per share, underscoring its commitment to shareholder returns despite ongoing legal challenges.

Ionic Rare Earths has revealed preliminary Life Cycle Assessment results showing its magnet recycling process could reduce CO2 emissions by 30-50% compared to traditional rare earth oxide production, positioning the company as a sustainability leader in the UK and European rare earth supply chains.