Latest Sustainability News

Australian Foundation Investment Company (AFIC) reported a 2.7% rise in half-year profit to $154.2 million and increased its interim dividend to 12 cents per share, while its portfolio outpaced the S&P/ASX 200 over the past year.

Audeara has officially launched its Clinico Sound Earbuds CS1 in Taiwan through a strategic partnership with Clinico Inc., marking a key step in its international expansion and tapping into a growing hearing health market.

Element 25 Limited has announced a 107% increase in Ore Reserves at its Butcherbird Manganese Project in Western Australia, now supporting an 18.3-year mine life at 1.1Mtpa production. This milestone underpins the company’s strategic expansion into battery-grade manganese supply for the EV market.

Terrain Minerals has raised $450,000 through a strategic placement to fund high-impact drilling at its Smokebush Gold and Lort River Nickel/Copper projects, aiming to unlock significant mineral potential in Western Australia.

Spectur Limited reported a robust net cash inflow from operating activities of $2.53 million in Q4 2024, offsetting modest outflows in investing and financing activities. The company closed the quarter with $869,000 in cash and cash equivalents, signaling operational resilience in the surveillance technology sector.

Spectur Limited reports a steady increase in revenue and positive operating cash flow for Q2 FY25, signaling progress in its strategic shift towards profitability. Cost-cutting initiatives and recurring revenue growth underpin expectations for consistent profits in the coming quarters.

Viridis Mining and Minerals has announced a substantial upgrade to its Colossus Ionic Adsorption Clay Rare Earth Element Project, reporting a 140% increase in its JORC-compliant Mineral Resource Estimate. This positions Colossus as the largest and highest-grade IAC rare earth resource globally, with significant implications for the rare earth sector.

29Metals has formalized a key refinancing deal that reduces near-term debt repayments by US$74 million and extends facility maturities to 2028, positioning the company for enhanced liquidity and strategic investment in its Gossan Valley project.

Pantoro Limited delivered a solid December quarter with gold production within guidance and positive cash flows for the fourth consecutive quarter, prompting an upward revision to its FY2025 production target. The company’s strategic focus on underground expansion and asset optimisation underpins its growth trajectory.

Bell Financial Group has secured a significant agreement with Macquarie Bank to transfer approximately 75,000 online trading accounts, positioning Bell Direct and Desktop Broker for growth and earnings uplift in FY 2025.

Compumedics has locked in a pivotal five-year contract with Philips Australia, cementing Somfit as the leading device for pharmacy-based sleep testing and underpinning significant SaaS revenue growth through 2028.

Beach Energy delivered a robust Q2 FY25 with a 22% production increase and a 32% surge in sales revenue, driven by LNG sales and operational efficiencies. The company also significantly reduced net debt while advancing key projects like the Waitsia Gas Plant and Moomba CCS.