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Taruga Minerals has secured three contiguous exploration permits in Western Australia's Gascoyne province, unlocking access to historically high-grade base and precious metal sites with no prior modern drilling. This move sets the stage for a broader regional exploration campaign.

MLG Oz Limited reported a 15.5% increase in revenue to $548.3 million and a 10.7% rise in net profit after tax to $12.1 million for FY2025, driven by new contract wins and improved margins in the second half. Despite strong financials, the company declared no dividend for the year.

Lynch Group Holdings delivered solid FY25 results with revenue and EBITDA growth, driven by strong Australian operations and expanding Chinese exports. The company also announced a full acquisition agreement, setting the stage for a transformative year ahead.

Ordell Minerals has reported significant diamond and RC drilling results at its Barimaia Gold Project in Western Australia, revealing wide zones of gold mineralisation including a spectacular 0.3m intercept grading 109.89g/t Au. The mineralised zone remains open for expansion, with further drilling planned.

Equinox Resources has engaged an independent heritage advisory to assess contested Aboriginal sites at its Hamersley Iron Ore Project, following a government refusal of exploration consent. The company is pursuing judicial review while reaffirming its commitment to heritage compliance and stakeholder dialogue.

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.

Brightstar Resources reports robust gold assay results from its Sandstone Gold Project, reinforcing its path to a 2.4 million ounce resource following a merger with Aurumin Limited.

Southern Cross Electrical Engineering (SCEE) has delivered a landmark FY25 with record revenue and earnings, boosted by its strategic acquisition of Force Fire and a robust order book. The company projects continued growth with an 18-24% rise in EBITDA for FY26.

APA Group reported solid FY25 financial results with revenue and EBITDA growth, advanced key infrastructure projects, and meaningful progress on climate targets, while navigating executive leadership transitions.

Gateway Mining has completed its $45 million acquisition of the Yandal Gold Project from Strickland Metals, adding a significant 400,400-ounce gold resource to its portfolio. The company plans to advance mining licence applications and exploration activities in Western Australia's underexplored Yandal Greenstone Belt.

Strickland Metals has completed the sale of its Yandal Gold Project to Gateway Mining, distributing most Gateway shares directly to its shareholders and sharpening its focus on the Rogozna Project in Serbia.

Pilot Energy has received a $3.9 million Petroleum Resource Rent Tax refund linked to decommissioning activities at the Cliff Head Oil Field, reinforcing its shift toward clean energy projects.