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Australian Foundation Investment Company Limited (AFIC) reported a $285 million net profit for FY2025, declaring a fully franked 14.5c final dividend plus a 5c special dividend tied to capital gains from portfolio adjustments.

Falcon Metals has reported extraordinary high-grade gold intersections at its Blue Moon Prospect in Victoria, alongside promising exploration progress in Western Australia and ongoing challenges at its Farrelly Mineral Sands Project.

Newmont Corporation reported a robust second quarter in 2025, driven by higher gold prices, successful divestitures of non-core assets, and strong operational performance, reinforcing its financial strength and strategic focus.

Cromwell Property Group has agreed to sell its 50% stake in a prime Chatswood property for $87 million, aiming to boost FY2026 earnings and reduce debt levels.

Woodside Energy reported a 2% rise in quarterly production and lowered unit costs, while the Louisiana LNG Project’s final investment decision and a major Stonepeak partnership unlock significant future value.

WAM Global Limited outperformed the MSCI World Index with a 19.4% portfolio gain in FY2025, prompting an increased fully franked dividend of 17.0 cents per share. The company’s strong results reflect strategic positioning amid global market volatility.

Blaze Minerals has completed its acquisition of an 80% interest in the Loulombo Base Metals Project in the Republic of the Congo and is advancing preparations for its maiden drilling campaign.

BKI Investment Company posted a solid financial performance for FY2025 with a 1% increase in dividends and introduced a neutralised Dividend Reinvestment Plan to maintain capital neutrality. Despite modest portfolio underperformance against major ETFs, BKI continues to offer an attractive dividend yield amid shifting market dynamics.

BKI Investment Company Limited reported a modest rise in revenue and operating profit for FY2025, alongside a 1% increase in dividends, supported by robust returns from key portfolio holdings.

BKI Investment Company Limited reported a 4% decline in net profit for FY2025, driven by lower special investment revenue despite a 1% rise in ordinary revenue. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 4.00 cents per share, maintaining a steady income stream for shareholders.

Thunderbird Resources reports further high-grade gold assay results from its Kookabookra Project in NSW, revealing new target areas and preparing for maiden drilling later this year.

WAM Income Maximiser (ASX – WMX) has declared its first monthly fully franked dividend, marking a significant milestone shortly after its April 2025 IPO. The company aims to steadily grow dividends while targeting a yield above the RBA cash rate.