Latest Operational Improvement News

IGNITE Limited reports a striking 189% jump in statutory profit for H1 FY25, even as revenue slips 7%, underscoring a successful turnaround strategy and a strong balance sheet.

humm Group Limited has reported a strong turnaround with a $27.3 million net profit for the half-year ended December 2024, reversing last year’s loss and announcing a higher fully franked interim dividend.

3P Learning reports a modest revenue decline but nearly doubles its underlying EBITDA in the first half of FY25, signaling operational improvements amid a transitional phase.

St Barbara Limited has successfully commissioned the MMD Sizer crusher at its Simberi operation, exceeding performance expectations and boosting SAG mill throughput. The company also appointed Phil Stephenson, a seasoned PNG mining executive, as Operations Advisor to steer operational improvements and strategic decisions.

Biome Australia Limited has reported its first-ever net profit of $433,395 for the half-year ended December 2024, alongside a 47.4% increase in revenue driven by strong sales of its Activated Probiotics.

Big River Industries reported a 3.3% revenue decline and a 26% drop in EBITDA for 1H FY25, reflecting ongoing residential market challenges. Despite this, the company is investing in growth and operational efficiencies, maintaining a cautiously optimistic outlook for FY26 and beyond.

Monadelphous Group Ltd reported a robust first half of FY2025 with revenue climbing 4.2% to $1.051 billion and net profit after tax surging 41.3%, underpinned by a strong contract pipeline and operational improvements.

Bass Oil Limited reported a 2.9% increase in total sales revenue for January 2025, driven by steady daily production and notable gains in both the Cooper Basin and Indonesian operations. The company is advancing gas appraisal efforts that could unlock significant new resources.

New Hope Group delivered a robust quarterly performance with a 21.8% rise in underlying EBITDA and a 33% jump in saleable coal production for the first half of FY25, underpinned by operational efficiencies and strategic investments.

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 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.

Ecofibre Limited has restructured its Australian loan facilities, extending repayment terms and adjusting interest rates to support a more sustainable financial footing.