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Waterco Limited reported a modest revenue decline but delivered a strong 13% rise in net profit after tax for the half year ended December 2025, driven by improved margins and operational efficiencies. The company declared a 7 cent fully franked interim dividend and is advancing its manufacturing footprint in Malaysia.

LaserBond Ltd has reported a robust first half of FY26, with revenue up 13.4% and net profit after tax more than doubling, underpinned by a significant licensing agreement with Komatsu and ongoing R&D investments.

Brambles Limited reported a 5% rise in sales revenue and a 7% increase in underlying profit for the half-year ended December 2025, alongside a raised interim dividend. The company navigated volume declines with price realisation and productivity gains, while advancing sustainability goals.

Eneco Refresh Limited reported a 4% increase in total revenue for Q2 FY26, driven by gains in its Refresh Waters and Plastics segments despite some regional setbacks. The company also maintained positive operating cash flow while managing rising supply chain costs.

BPH Global Ltd has recorded its second highest monthly seaweed sales since May 2025, driven by a strategic shift towards independent operations in Indonesia. The company’s aggregate sales now exceed A$2.15 million, underpinning its growth ambitions for 2026.

Lotus Resources has made significant progress resolving sulphuric acid supply issues critical to ramping up production at its Kayelekera Uranium Mine, though full steady-state output is now expected in the second quarter of 2026.

Resolute Mining capped 2025 with robust gold production and a strong cash position, unveiling a major update to its Doropo project that underpins ambitious growth plans targeting over 500,000 ounces annually by 2028.

Rio Tinto delivered a standout 2025 with an 8% rise in copper equivalent production, record iron ore output in the Pilbara, and key milestones like the first shipment from Simandou port. The company met or exceeded its guidance while advancing major projects across its portfolio.

Lotus Resources has achieved a key milestone at its Kayelekera Uranium Mine with the first high-grade ore delivered to the ROM pad, setting the stage for steady-state production targeted in early 2026. The company has also secured multiple sulphuric acid suppliers and is on track to commission its acid plant to ease supply constraints and reduce costs.

Lithium Universe Limited has completed the second tranche of its share placement, raising $40,000 and issuing over 56 million listed options, as it pushes forward with lithium refinery projects in Québec and Texas.

Mount Ridley Mines has entered a Material Transfer Agreement with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory to explore rare earth element processing, marking a strategic move in critical minerals downstream development.

IperionX partners with Carver Pump to fast-track production of critical titanium components for U.S. Navy ships, aiming to cut lead times from over a year to under a week.