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Whitehaven Coal reported a robust FY25 with underlying NPAT of $319 million and record production, while maintaining a strong balance sheet and announcing shareholder returns. The company’s FY26 guidance signals continued operational focus amid stabilizing coal markets.

Whitehaven Coal reported a 53% revenue increase to $5.83 billion in FY25, driven by full-year contributions from its Queensland acquisitions. Despite a cyclical price downturn, the company strengthened its balance sheet and declared a fully franked final dividend of 6 cents per share.

Ridley Corporation reported solid FY25 results with EBITDA up 8.6% to $97.8 million and NPAT rising 8.7% to $43.3 million, underpinned by strategic acquisitions and disciplined capital management.

Canterbury Resources has announced a non-underwritten Share Purchase Plan aiming to raise approximately $0.75 million at a 9.1% discount to recent trading prices, supporting exploration and working capital needs.

Alliance Aviation Services reported a robust 19% revenue increase to $769.7 million in FY25, driven by fleet expansion and strong operational performance. The company’s strategic investments and contract growth set a positive tone for FY26.

Alliance Aviation Services reported record flying hours and strong revenue growth in FY25, while statutory profit dipped slightly amid operational challenges.

Alliance Aviation Services Limited reported a 19% revenue increase to $760.9 million in FY2025, while net profit after tax slipped 5% to $57.3 million amid operational challenges. The company declared a fully franked dividend of 3.0 cents per share and expanded its fleet to 79 aircraft.

Xstate Resources has received pre-approval to acquire a 51% stake in the Diona project, setting the stage for drilling operations and ASX trading resumption by late September.

Iris Cairns Property Pty Ltd has increased its cash takeover offer for Reef Casino Trust units to A$3.72 per unit, with the Reef Corporate Services Limited board unanimously recommending acceptance. The offer values the trust at approximately A$185.3 million and awaits regulatory approvals.

Rokeby Resources has secured $1.7 million through an oversubscribed share placement to fund expanded drilling at its promising Hurricane gold and antimony project in Queensland.

Sunshine Metals is set to commence diamond drilling at its Sybil epithermal gold project in Queensland, following impressive high-grade surface gold assays and detailed topographic surveys. The upcoming drill program aims to unlock the potential of multiple undrilled prospects within this underexplored gold system.

Stockland delivered a robust FY25 with a statutory profit of $826 million, underpinned by strategic portfolio reshaping and expanded capital partnerships. The company sets a confident FY26 outlook, targeting higher funds from operations per security and sustained distributions.