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Ainsworth Game Technology reported a 25% revenue increase for the first half of 2025, yet underlying profits slipped due to margin pressures from tariffs and product mix shifts. The launch of the A-Star Raptor dual screen cabinet bolstered Asia Pacific sales, while challenges persist in Latin America and online segments.

Ainsworth Game Technology reported a steady profit before tax of $13.9 million for the first half of 2025, supported by a 25% revenue increase driven by strong North American and Asia Pacific markets.

Ainsworth Game Technology reported a robust 25% increase in revenue for the first half of 2025, driven by strong land-based sales and new product launches, but statutory profit plunged 65% due to foreign exchange losses and one-off transaction costs. The company’s strategic acquisition by Novomatic advances as shareholder approval looms.

OD6 Metals has raised $2.5 million through a strongly supported placement to fast-track rare earth testwork and copper drilling programs at its flagship Australian projects.

Global Uranium and Enrichment Limited reports promising initial drill results from its Pine Ridge Uranium Project in Wyoming, confirming significant uranium mineralisation and expanding its land holdings.

Sims Limited reported a 4.1% rise in FY25 sales revenue to A$7.494 billion and a near tripling of underlying EBIT to A$174.9 million, driven by improved trading margins and strong growth in lifecycle services. The company’s strategic focus on decarbonisation and circular economy positions it well for sustained demand, especially from AI-driven data centre expansion.

Sims Limited reported a 4.1% rise in FY25 sales revenue to $7.49 billion and a 198% surge in underlying EBIT, driven by strong metal trading margins and AI-related demand growth. The company also boosted its fully franked dividend by 130%, signaling confidence despite ongoing market headwinds.

Metals Australia has dramatically expanded its Lac Carheil Graphite Project resource in Quebec, tripling contained graphite to 5.1 million tonnes and advancing a pre-feasibility study that positions the project as a key player in North America's critical minerals landscape.

Sims Limited reported a 4.1% increase in sales revenue to A$7.494 billion for FY25, alongside a 48.1% jump in underlying EBITDA to A$430 million. Despite a statutory net loss, the company declared a fully franked final dividend of 13 cents per share, reflecting confidence amid market challenges and portfolio reshaping.

JAYRIDE Group has secured its first enterprise SaaS client with Thailand’s GB Limousine, marking a pivotal shift to recurring revenue and enterprise-grade transport software.

EcoGraf Limited has been granted its first Australian patent for its innovative HFfree® purification technology, reinforcing its position in the battery anode materials market. This milestone follows a recent breakthrough that cut purification costs by 25%, boosting the commercial potential of its purification facilities.

BlueScope Steel’s FY2025 results reveal a dip in revenue and earnings amid challenging market conditions, yet the company maintains robust cash flow and advances its sustainability agenda.