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First Au Limited has completed the first stage of its earn-in agreement for the Nimba Gold Project in Liberia, issuing shares and cash to secure a 35% interest. The company is now advancing towards the next acquisition phase with drilling updates expected soon.

Blackstone Minerals has entered a strategic joint venture with Vietnam’s Xuan Loc Tho Co. Ltd. to develop the Ta Khoa Nickel Project and Refinery, significantly reducing holding costs while maintaining exposure to nickel’s upside.

Neuren Pharmaceuticals reported a robust half-year with an 88% increase in net profit, driven by rising royalties from DAYBUE™ sales and progress in its NNZ-2591 clinical program. The company also completed a $39.6 million share buy-back, underscoring confidence in its growth trajectory.

Metrics Real Estate Multi-Strategy Fund has released its inaugural annual report, revealing a strong start with $41.9 million profit before tax and distributions of 8.21 cents per unit following a $302.8 million IPO. The Fund’s diversified commercial real estate portfolio spans senior loans, mezzanine debt, and equity investments across Australia and New Zealand.

Domain Holdings Australia has officially been acquired by US-based CoStar Group, with shareholders receiving cash payouts and a special dividend. The acquisition triggers a board overhaul and imminent ASX delisting.

Metrics Income Opportunities Trust reported a 6.6% increase in profit for FY25, achieving an 8.8% net return and maintaining strong portfolio diversification in private credit assets.

WAM Research Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.05 per share for the half-year ending June 2025, accompanied by a Dividend Reinvestment Plan offering a 2.5% discount.

WiseTech Global has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of USD 0.077 per share for the first half of FY25, with a Dividend Reinvestment Plan available to eligible shareholders.

EML Payments reported a 9% revenue increase and 13% rise in underlying EBITDA for FY25, driven by strategic partnerships and operational transformation. The company sets a steady growth outlook for FY26 despite expected interest revenue headwinds.

Tabcorp Holdings Limited reported a robust FY25 with revenue climbing 11.8% and EBIT nearly doubling, driven by Victorian wagering licence reforms and disciplined cost management. The company’s strategic evolution and operational execution set the stage for modest growth in FY26.

Tabcorp Holdings delivered a robust FY25 performance, with revenue and earnings surging thanks to a new Victorian wagering licence and disciplined cost management. The company’s strategic shift towards omnichannel offerings underpins its optimistic outlook for FY26.

Harvest Technology Group reported a reduced net loss of $7.06 million for FY2025 amid restructuring and new funding, while focusing on its remote communications technology segment and launching Project NEON.