Latest Risk And Sustainability News

Mandrake Resources has received a US$1 million grant from the US Department of Energy to advance lithium exploration in Utah’s Paradox Basin, validating its Utah Lithium Project and strengthening partnerships with leading US research institutions.

Westpac Banking Corporation reported a slight 1% decline in net profit to $6.916 billion for 2025, while maintaining a strong capital position and progressing its UNITE transformation program. The bank declared a fully franked final dividend of 77 cents per share, underscoring its commitment to shareholder returns amid ongoing economic challenges.

BluGlass Limited reports a robust project pipeline exceeding US$100 million, bolstered by initial orders from Collins Aerospace and Infleqtion Inc, alongside strategic board appointments and a $6 million R&D tax rebate.

ADX Energy has secured a pivotal court ruling that allows it to resume drilling and testing at its Welchau-1 well in Austria, overcoming environmental objections and strengthening its exploration prospects.

360 Capital Mortgage REIT has announced a 1-for-1 non-renounceable entitlement offer priced at net asset value to raise approximately $45.2 million, aiming to fund new loan investments and diversify its portfolio.

Waypoint REIT reported steady distributable earnings of $55.6 million for the first half of 2025, supported by robust property valuations and disciplined capital management. Despite flat earnings, statutory net profit surged nearly 47%, reflecting significant valuation gains.

Evolution Energy Minerals has disclosed a default notice from Tanzanian regulators over delayed mining commencement, yet remains confident in retaining its key graphite mining license.

Flight Centre Travel Group reported a record $24.5 billion in total transaction value for FY25, yet underlying profit before tax declined nearly 10%, impacted by geopolitical and regional challenges. The company declared a fully franked 29-cent final dividend and outlined strategic investments in AI, digital transformation, and the cruise sector.

Elanor Commercial Property Fund reported a statutory loss for FY25 but delivered a 6.9% rise in Funds from Operations, while rejecting an unsolicited takeover offer from the Lederer Group.

Elanor Commercial Property Fund reported a $5.4 million statutory loss for FY25 despite a slight increase in Funds from Operations, while navigating a strategic capital raise and an unsolicited takeover offer from the Lederer Group.

Carindale Property Trust reported a solid 6.4% increase in revenue to $61.6 million and a significant jump in net profit to $39.2 million for the year ended 30 June 2025, underpinned by strong property valuations and operational performance.

G8 Education Limited reported a moderate earnings improvement for the half year ended June 2025 despite ongoing occupancy challenges and regulatory uncertainty. The company is intensifying child safety measures following a Victorian incident and plans a share buy-back to enhance shareholder value.