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Cleanaway Waste Management reported a 3.7% revenue increase to $1.94 billion for the half-year ending December 2024, while profit after tax remained flat at $74.2 million amid operational challenges including a significant fire at its St Marys facility.

Great Southern Mining has identified a second large-scale induced polarisation anomaly at its Edinburgh Park Project, highlighting promising potential for significant gold-copper mineralisation. Drilling is slated for mid-2025 following heritage and environmental clearances.

ARB Corporation Limited reported a 5.9% increase in sales revenue to $361.7 million for the half year ended December 2024, while profit margins slightly contracted. Strategic acquisitions in the US and Australasia underpin the company’s cautious optimism for future growth.

Environmental Clean Technologies Limited (ECT) has raised $750,000 through a two-tranche placement to fund its innovative COLDry Fertiliser Project and pursue strategic acquisitions, alongside key board changes.

Maronan Metals has reported outstanding metallurgical test results from its carbonate-hosted silver-lead ore, producing high-grade concentrates with recoveries exceeding 90%, reinforcing the project's economic potential.

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.

Big River Industries reports a 3.3% revenue decline in 1H FY25 but shows signs of operational resilience and strategic progress amid challenging market conditions.

Baby Bunting Group Limited reported a 2.4% increase in revenue to $254.4 million for the half-year ended December 2024, alongside a 45.3% surge in net profit after tax. The company expanded its footprint with two new stores and improved gross margins, signaling operational momentum despite withholding an interim dividend.

ACDC Metals has completed a comprehensive metallurgical testwork program at its Goschen Central Project, confirming the viability of its processing flowsheet and advancing the project towards feasibility and potential offtake agreements.

QMines Limited has raised $6 million through a strongly supported placement, positioning the company to accelerate exploration and development at its Mt Chalmers and Develin Creek copper and gold projects.

The Star Entertainment Group has received a $650 million debt refinancing proposal from Oaktree Capital Management, offering a potential boost to its liquidity but shadowed by significant conditions and uncertainty.

Smart Parking Limited has reported a robust half-year performance with a 20% increase in revenue and a 70% rise in net profit, driven by international expansion and operational growth across multiple markets.