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Australian Foundation Investment Company Limited (AFIC) has announced a fully franked dividend of AUD 0.12 per share for the half-year ending December 2024, accompanied by Dividend Reinvestment and Bonus Security Plans.

Australian Foundation Investment Company (AFIC) reported a 2.7% rise in half-year profit to $154.2 million and increased its interim dividend to 12 cents per share, while its portfolio outpaced the S&P/ASX 200 over the past year.

Island Pharmaceuticals has enrolled all subjects in the Phase 2b arm of its ISLA-101 dengue fever clinical trial, advancing its antiviral drug development with key results expected in 2025.

Emyria Limited announces key leadership shifts with Greg Hutchinson stepping up as Executive Chairman and Dr. Michael Winlo transitioning to Chief Scientific Officer, aiming to scale innovative mental health therapies amid growing demand.

Sovereign Metals Limited has released an Optimised Pre-Feasibility Study for its Kasiya Rutile-Graphite Project, reaffirming its position as a future global leader in critical minerals production with robust economics and operational improvements.

Iluka Resources has exceeded its 2024 production guidance with robust zircon and synthetic rutile output, while advancing key projects and implementing cost-saving measures ahead of 2025.

Clime Capital Limited has updated its dividend announcement, confirming a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.0135 per share and setting the Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP) issue price at AUD 0.7824.

Alternative Investment Trust (ASX: AIQ) has announced a special unfranked dividend of AUD 0.04186 per unit, representing a full return of capital to investors, payable in February 2025.

Zeus Resources has successfully placed the shortfall in its Priority Options Offer, bringing total funds raised to nearly $200,000. The move reflects solid shareholder backing ahead of the company’s next growth phase.

Latin Resources Limited has secured Supreme Court approval for its acquisition by Pilbara Minerals, setting the stage for a significant consolidation in the Australian mining sector.

Emmerson Resources has formed a strategic alliance with CuFe and Tennant Minerals to explore a multi-user processing facility at Tennant Creek, while advancing a 5,000m drilling program and securing funding to support growth through 2026.

Elders Limited has updated its dividend announcement, confirming an ordinary dividend of AUD 0.18 per share payable in January 2025, with key dates revised from earlier guidance.