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AGL Energy reported a solid first half of FY25 with underlying EBITDA slightly down but maintained strong operational momentum, while narrowing its full-year earnings guidance and announcing key leadership changes.

AGL Energy’s half-year results reveal a 15.3% revenue increase to $7.13 billion, but statutory profit plunges 83.2% to $97 million, reflecting margin pressures and significant provisions. The company declares a lower fully franked interim dividend of 23 cents per share.

St Barbara reveals plans to expand its 15-Mile processing plant capacity from 2.1 Mtpa to 3.0 Mtpa, integrating Cochrane Hill ore to target annual gold production exceeding 100,000 ounces.

Lefroy Exploration has partnered with BML Ventures under a profit-sharing agreement to develop the Lucky Strike gold deposit, aiming to start mining operations in the second half of 2025. This collaboration leverages BML's mining expertise and funding, while Lefroy retains half the profits from the project.

Ardea Resources progresses its Kalgoorlie Nickel Project DFS, awarding a key $5.4 million contract to Lycopodium for the Hydrogen Sulphide Plant, underpinning plans for a low-cost nickel-cobalt operation.

VGI Partners Global Investments reported a steep $43.1 million loss for the half-year ending December 2024 but announced an increased fully franked interim dividend and expanded share buy-back program.

Amaero has completed a A$22 million institutional placement, concluding nearly A$100 million raised since 2022 and positioning itself for commercialisation in FY2026 with a robust balance sheet.

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.

Seven West Media reported a 6% decline in total TV advertising revenue for the half-year ending December 2024 but achieved record digital audience growth and increased its TV revenue share to 41.5%. The company’s strategic investments in digital platforms and cost management signal a pivot towards a more resilient media business.

Barton Gold has confirmed significant depth extensions at its Tunkillia Project's 223 Deposit, with new drilling intersecting broad mineralisation below the previously modelled pit floor. This discovery supports an expanded resource estimate and ongoing optimisation studies.

Janison Education Group posted a steady 3% revenue rise and 13% EBITDA growth in 1H25, underpinned by a surging customer pipeline and strategic leadership hires. The company’s AI platform is already driving internal efficiencies and gaining early customer traction.

KGL Resources Limited has released a comprehensive feasibility study update for its Jervois Copper Project, confirming its technical robustness and financial viability with plans to commence production in 2027. The project boasts a post-tax net present value of A$405 million and aims to produce around 30,000 tonnes of copper annually, positioning itself to capitalize on a tightening global copper market.