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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.

De.mem Limited has secured a strategic distribution agreement with Singapore’s Firmbase Pte Ltd to penetrate key Asian markets, including China, Indonesia, and Japan, marking its first commercial sale in China’s burgeoning home water filtration sector.

GTI Energy Ltd reports promising uranium leach test results from its Lo Herma project in Wyoming, demonstrating approximately 75% recovery rates consistent with regional ISR operations. These findings underpin the upcoming Scoping Study expected in H1 2025.

Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT has reported a strong turnaround with a statutory profit of $31 million for the half year ended December 31, 2024, reversing last year's loss. Despite a slight dip in operating earnings and distributions, the REIT maintains a stable financial position amid ongoing economic uncertainties.

Nexus Minerals has launched an 11,000-metre aircore drilling program at its Wallbrook Gold Project, targeting promising new and existing gold prospects with assay results expected by April 2025.

SGH Ltd reports a robust first half with 10% EBIT growth and a 30% dividend increase, underpinned by the full acquisition of Boral and strong operational execution across its industrial services portfolio.

SGH Ltd has reported a robust half-year performance for the period ending December 31, 2024, with revenue up 2.2% and net profit soaring 174.5%, underpinned by strong operational segments and strategic acquisitions.

Poseidon Nickel Limited’s shares have been suspended from trading following court approval of Horizon Minerals’ acquisition scheme, marking a pivotal step in the nickel miner’s corporate evolution.

Queste Communications Ltd reported a robust $4.2 million net cash increase in January 2025, driven primarily by positive operating cash flows and strategic investing activities. The company’s consolidated cash position benefits from its controlling stake in Orion Equities Limited.

Anagenics reports a marked reduction in operating cash outflow and expenses following a strategic restructuring, setting the stage for improved financial stability in the coming quarter.

Poseidon Nickel and Horizon Minerals have officially completed their merger via schemes of arrangement, with Poseidon shares suspended and scheme consideration set for distribution next week.

Merchant House International Limited has sold equipment from its shuttered American Merchant Inc textile factory for US$4 million, crystallising a significant A$9.02 million loss. The company continues to seek buyers for the remaining land and buildings.