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Lithium Universe Limited’s Definitive Feasibility Study confirms the economic viability of its Bécancour Lithium Refinery, projecting robust returns even amid subdued lithium prices. The project aims to produce 18,270 tonnes per year of battery-grade lithium carbonate, leveraging proven Jiangsu technology and a counter-cyclical development strategy.

GWR Group is actively pursuing a transformative transaction in Western Australia while maintaining a robust cash and investment position of $53.6 million. The company underscores its confidence in tungsten amid tightening global supply.

BlueScope Steel reported steady revenue of $8.59 billion for the first half of FY2025, maintaining solid earnings despite challenging raw material costs and subdued housing demand. The company’s diversified operations and ongoing capital investments underpin its resilience amid market headwinds.

BlueScope Steel reported a resilient $309 million underlying EBIT for 1H FY2025 despite depressed steel spreads, announcing a 30 cents per share interim dividend and extending its buy-back program. The company is targeting a $500 million incremental EBIT uplift by 2030 through cost initiatives and strategic growth projects.

BlueScope reported a $179 million net profit for 1H FY2025 amid challenging steel market conditions, while announcing a 30 cents per share dividend and a $240 million buy-back plan. The company is banking on cost initiatives and market recovery to boost earnings in the second half.

BlueScope Steel’s half-year results for December 2024 reveal a sharp 63% decline in underlying NPAT amid lower steel spreads and rising costs, yet the company raises its interim dividend and extends its share buy-back program, signaling confidence in a recovering second half.

Prophecy International Holdings has posted a record half-year revenue of $11.6 million for H1 FY25, driven by strong demand for its AI-enabled cybersecurity and data integration products. The company’s transition to subscription models and expansion into new global markets underpin a positive outlook.

Pro Medicus has delivered a record first half in FY25, driven by strong revenue growth, major contract wins, and successful implementations that position it well for future expansion.

Pro Medicus Limited has delivered a record interim profit of $51.7 million, boosted by major North American contract wins and strong margin expansion.

Pro Medicus Limited delivered a robust half-year performance ending December 2024, with after-tax profits soaring 42.7% to $51.74 million and revenues climbing 31.1% to $97.2 million, driven by significant contract wins in North America and sustained growth in Australia.

Orora Limited reported a substantial half-year profit of A$907.6 million, propelled by the sale of its North America packaging business and strategic restructuring. The company also announced an unfranked interim dividend of 5 cents per share.

Astute Metals NL has announced a significant JORC-compliant Exploration Target for its Red Mountain Lithium Project in Nevada, highlighting substantial lithium potential and outlining aggressive drilling plans for 2025.