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Newmont Corporation announces the retirement of CEO Tom Palmer at year-end 2025, with President and COO Natascha Viljoen stepping up as the first female CEO in the company’s century-long history.

RAM Essential Services Property Fund (REP) reports a Q1 FY26 distribution in line with guidance and reaffirms its full-year yield target while progressing its strategic transition to a healthcare-focused REIT.

Yancoal Australia Ltd reported a sharp 61% drop in net profit for the first half of 2025 amid falling coal prices and supply chain disruptions, despite a 15% rise in production. The company declared a fully franked interim dividend and is advancing strategic acquisitions and sustainability initiatives.

Deterra Royalties has agreed to sell its non-core gold offtakes and royalties to Vox Royalty Corp for US$60 million, marking the completion of its divestment of Trident-acquired assets and reinforcing its strategic focus on base and battery metals.

Desane Group Holdings has sold its commercial property at 13 Sirius Road, Lane Cove for $8.7 million, marking a strategic shift to fund future growth opportunities.

Elixinol Wellness Limited reported a 12.8% increase in revenue to $7.64 million for the half-year ended June 2025, yet its net loss widened by 12.2% to $3.09 million, reflecting higher marketing and restructuring expenses following recent acquisitions.

Greatland Resources Limited has reported a robust unaudited FY2025 result, generating $337.3 million net profit after tax from seven months of Telfer gold-copper mine operations, alongside a successful ASX listing and strong cash flow.

Atlas Arteria reported a 32.9% drop in statutory net profit for H1 2025 due to a new French tax, yet achieved solid toll revenue and EBITDA growth, maintaining its 2025 distribution guidance.

AUB Group Limited delivered a robust FY25 performance, with underlying NPAT rising 17.1% to AUD 200.2 million, driven by strategic acquisitions and margin improvements. The company’s aggressive UK retail expansion and diversified portfolio underpin a confident FY26 outlook.

Restaurant Brands New Zealand Limited reported record group store sales of NZ$703.2 million for the half year ended 30 June 2025, but rising costs pressured profits and margins across key markets.

AUB Group has reported a robust FY25 with a 17% rise in underlying net profit after tax and increased dividends, setting an optimistic tone for FY26 with growth guidance up to 13.4%.

Abacus Group delivered a strong FY25 result with a significant profit increase and steady distributions, underpinned by resilient office and retail portfolios and a strategic focus on capital partnering.