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Nick Scali Limited reported a stronger-than-expected half-year profit, driven by solid ANZ performance, while its UK operations continue to face restructuring challenges amid store refurbishments.

QMines Limited has reported outstanding near-surface copper intersections at its Develin Creek project, confirming the continuity of high-grade mineralisation at the Scorpion deposit and setting the stage for imminent resource upgrades and further drilling.

Beach Energy has reported a robust first half of FY25, marked by a 37% increase in underlying earnings and significant progress on key projects including the Waitsia Gas Plant commissioning and Moomba CCS. The company’s strong operational performance supports a 50% increase in its interim dividend.

REA Group announces CEO Owen Wilson will retire in the second half of 2025, concluding a decade marked by strong growth and innovation. The board has commenced a search for his successor to ensure a seamless leadership transition.

Akora Resources has confirmed that intermediate grade iron ore at its Bekisopa Project can be upgraded to saleable products, potentially extending mine life and enhancing project economics ahead of its March 2025 Pre-Feasibility Study.

Vanadium Resources Limited (ASX: VR8) has voluntarily suspended trading of its shares pending a significant announcement on funding arrangements, signaling a pivotal moment for the company’s financial trajectory.

Canyon Resources announces Peter Secker as new CEO, signaling a strategic shift as the company advances its Minim Martap bauxite project toward production.

Audeara Limited has landed a significant US$917,000 follow-up purchase order from a global music instrument manufacturer, reinforcing the commercial viability of its hearing technology and expanding its licensing footprint.

Aurumin Limited announces a significant 33% increase in its Plum Pudding gold resource at the Central Sandstone Project, supported by encouraging recent drilling results that reinforce the project's potential for future gold production.

Westar Resources has secured heritage approvals and is set to begin a targeted RC drilling program at the Mindoolah Gold Mining Centre, aiming to unlock high-grade gold deposits beneath historic workings. Following this, drilling will focus on a compelling geophysical anomaly at the Mageye Prospect.

Xref Limited reported a solid 10% revenue increase to $10.9 million in H1 FY2025, even as a proposed acquisition by SEEK was narrowly rejected by shareholders. The company plans to continue its growth trajectory as an independent ASX-listed entity with new product launches on the horizon.

AXP Energy has secured $1.25 million through a share placement to accelerate its modular data centre rollout powered by stranded natural gas in Colorado. This capital injection aims to support the company’s pioneering gas-to-power operations tied to Bitcoin mining and other high-performance computing applications.