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Battery Age Minerals has secured its first drilling permit for the Bleiberg Zinc-Germanium Project in Austria, setting the stage for exploration at one of Europe’s richest germanium sources amid tightening global supply.

Advance ZincTek Limited signals a strong financial turnaround for FY25, expecting a $1.75 million profit before tax driven by increased US sales and strategic operational shifts.

Orica Limited reported a 7.7% increase in revenue to $3.94 billion for the half year ended March 2025, but posted a net loss of $89 million due to significant impairment and restructuring charges. Excluding these items, net profit rose 40% to $250.8 million, with the board declaring a higher interim dividend.

Alexium International Group reported a challenging Q3 FY2025 with lower revenues due to softness in the US bedding market, while making significant technological strides and maintaining a solid funding position.