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Step One Clothing Limited reported a 2.8% revenue increase to $86.9 million and a 2.0% rise in net profit after tax to $12.65 million for FY25, while EBITDA declined 3.9% due to increased promotional activity. The company reinforced its sustainability credentials with FSC® certification and detailed emissions reporting.

Zenith Minerals has initiated a 3,000-metre deep diamond drilling program at its Red Mountain Project in Queensland, targeting a Mt Wright-style gold system and a concealed porphyry copper deposit. Supported by government funding, this exploration phase builds on eight years of work and aims to unlock significant resource potential.

Emeco Holdings reported a 5% decline in revenue for FY2025 but achieved a striking 43% increase in net profit, while opting not to pay any dividends.

Iluka Resources reported a 31% drop in net profit for the first half of 2025, challenged by lower mineral sands prices but buoyed by strong cost controls and early project milestones.

Ainsworth Game Technology reported a 25% revenue increase for the first half of 2025, yet underlying profits slipped due to margin pressures from tariffs and product mix shifts. The launch of the A-Star Raptor dual screen cabinet bolstered Asia Pacific sales, while challenges persist in Latin America and online segments.

IGNITE Limited reports a notable turnaround with statutory profit doubling despite a 7% revenue decline, alongside a reinstated dividend reinvestment plan and a fully franked dividend.

Forrestania Resources has announced its first JORC-compliant inferred mineral resource at the Ada Ann gold deposit, marking a significant step toward becoming a high-margin gold producer.

Silex Systems Limited has announced a Share Purchase Plan (SPP) aiming to raise up to $15 million, offering existing eligible shareholders new shares at a price capped at $3.90 or a 2% discount to recent trading prices. This follows a $130 million institutional placement and supports key commercialisation projects in uranium enrichment.

BlueScope Steel’s FY2025 results reveal a dip in revenue and earnings amid challenging market conditions, yet the company maintains robust cash flow and advances its sustainability agenda.

WAM Leaders Limited has raised its fully franked full year dividend to 9.4 cents per share despite underperforming the ASX 200 in FY2025, signaling confidence in a market inflection and a strategic pivot towards quality and growth sectors.

Mount Ridley Mines has announced a capital raising of up to $830,388 through a placement and a pro-rata rights issue, aiming to fund ongoing projects and explore new mining opportunities.

Patriot Battery Metals has reported a significant mineral resource upgrade at its Shaakichiuwaanaan Property, reaffirming its position as a leading lithium and caesium explorer. The company also progressed its lithium-only feasibility study and environmental assessments while maintaining a strong financial position.