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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.

Lithium Universe Limited has forged a strategic partnership with Polytechnique Montréal to boost lithium processing expertise and education in Canada, aiming to strengthen the local battery materials supply chain and promote sustainable innovation.

Computershare delivered a robust 1H25 performance with an 18.7% rise in management EPS and a 12.5% increase in interim dividends, prompting an upgraded FY25 earnings outlook.

Structural Monitoring Systems’ subsidiary AEM has won full US Forest Service approval for its MTP136D radio, enabling deployment across all federally regulated US aerial firefighting aircraft and setting the stage for significant growth in 2025.

Blue Star Helium has initiated well testing at its Great Plains assets in Lincoln County, Colorado, aiming to confirm commercial viability and guide development decisions. Positive results could accelerate the company’s expansion in North America’s helium market.