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AKORA Resources has successfully renewed its main tenement PR10430 for the Bekisopa Iron Ore Project, marking a pivotal step under Madagascar’s updated Mining Code and reinforcing the project’s path to production.

Challenger Limited posted a robust first half of FY25, with normalised net profit after tax rising 12% to $225 million, underpinned by strong Life and Funds Management segments despite softer annuity sales. The company maintains a confident outlook for FY25, forecasting further profit growth.

Challenger Limited has reported a robust first half for the 2025 financial year, with net profit after tax climbing 28.2% and an 11.5% increase in its interim dividend, signaling strong momentum in its financial services operations.

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.

Aurizon Holdings Limited has announced a six-month ordinary dividend of AUD 0.092 per share, payable on March 26, 2025, with 60% franking reflecting ongoing profitability.

Aurizon Holdings posted a 3% revenue increase to $2.02 billion for 1HFY2025 but saw EBITDA dip 4% to $814 million, reflecting operational headwinds across key segments. The company declared a 9.2 cents per share interim dividend, signaling cautious optimism despite margin pressures.

James Bay Minerals has bolstered its executive team with founder Matthew Hayes stepping in as Executive Director and Andrew Dornan moving to Executive Chair, alongside key technical appointments aimed at advancing its Independence Gold Project in Nevada.

Tivan Limited has formalised a Resourcing Protocol Agreement with the Kimberley Land Council, setting a clear path to negotiate an Indigenous Land Use Agreement for its Speewah Project.

Suvo Strategic Minerals has extended its key take or pay Offtake Agreement with Chaozhou Chengcheng Industrial Co., Ltd, increasing minimum hydrous kaolin order volumes by 25% over five years, valued at approximately A$6.56 million.

GQG Partners Inc. has announced a quarterly ordinary dividend of USD 0.0378 per CDI, payable on March 27, 2025, with an option for Australian dollar conversion at a specified exchange rate.

Ragnar Metals has identified multiple large conductive anomalies at its Viken Project in Sweden, reinforcing the potential for significant uranium, vanadium, and molybdenum mineralisation. These findings, derived from reprocessed VLF geophysics and historical drilling data, set the stage for targeted exploration.

Althea Group Holdings has sharply downgraded its FY25 financial guidance, citing significant challenges in its medicinal cannabis division and the strategic withdrawal from a vape product initiative. Despite the setback, the company highlights ongoing growth in its recreational cannabis operations and a strategic refocus on capital efficiency.