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Westgold Resources has transformed into a top five Australian gold producer following its merger with Karora Resources, delivering record gold production and declaring a 3-cent final dividend.

Ramsay Health Care reported a modest 1.7% increase in underlying net profit for FY25, driven by strong Australian and UK hospital performances despite significant impairments in the UK. The company is advancing its multi-year transformation and expects EBIT growth in Australia for FY26, though challenges remain.

Moonlight Resources, partly owned by Lithium Plus Minerals, plans to acquire the Clermont Gold Project and pursue an ASX listing, aiming to become a focused gold and critical minerals explorer.

Ramsay Health Care reported a 6.8% revenue increase and a modest rise in underlying profit for FY25, despite a significant impairment in its UK mental health division. The company maintains a strong dividend and outlines a cautiously optimistic outlook for FY26.

Swoop Holdings delivered a robust FY25 with 20% revenue growth, positive free cash flow, and secured major long-term fibre network contracts, positioning itself as a rising challenger in Australia's telecom sector.

Ora Banda Mining's initial drilling at Round Dam Trend reveals multiple high-grade gold lodes, highlighting significant open pit and underground mining prospects.

Star Minerals reports promising shallow gold intercepts 120 metres west of known lodes at its Tumblegum South project, hinting at a potential resource expansion ahead of planned mining approvals.

Mineral Resources Limited has released its inaugural Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves statements for the Pilbara Hub, revealing a substantial 161 million tonnes resource and 50.7 million tonnes reserve at robust iron grades. The inclusion of the Lamb Creek deposit promises to extend the hub’s production profile by five years, pending approvals.

Aquirian Limited reported a 12.6% revenue increase to $26.07 million for FY25 but posted a $3.41 million statutory loss amid ramp-up costs and impairments. The company is advancing its Energetics and Technology divisions, including the Wubin Emulsion Facility and Collar Keeper® System.

Everest Metals has received $150,000 from the Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia to advance rubidium extraction at its Mt Edon project, aiming to establish Australia’s first commercial rubidium industry and reduce reliance on Chinese supply chains.

Brightstar Resources has kicked off a significant underground drilling campaign at its Fish Mine, aiming to extend mine life and upgrade mineral resources for future production growth.

Hammer Metals has identified several promising gold and copper anomalies across its Mount Isa Project in Queensland, confirming extensive mineralisation and setting the stage for targeted drilling.