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Westgold Resources reports a sharp revenue increase driven by higher gold prices and the Karora acquisition, yet posts a net loss for the half-year ending December 2024. The company also declares a fully franked dividend amid rising costs.

LGI Limited reported a 7% rise in revenue and a 3% increase in EBITDA for H1 FY25, driven by expanded power generation capacity and higher landfill gas flows. However, net profit after tax declined by 22%, reflecting ongoing investment and market dynamics.

WAM Capital Limited has announced a six-month ordinary dividend of AUD 0.0775 per share, partially franked at 60%, payable on April 30, 2025. The company’s Dividend Reinvestment Plan remains fully available to shareholders.

Artrya Limited has secured A$15 million through a two-tranche placement aimed at accelerating regulatory approvals and commercial rollout of its Salix® coronary artery disease diagnostic software in the US.

Tivan Limited has formalised a Resourcing Protocol Agreement with the Kimberley Land Council, setting a clear path to negotiate an Indigenous Land Use Agreement for its Speewah Project.

Suvo Strategic Minerals has extended its key take or pay Offtake Agreement with Chaozhou Chengcheng Industrial Co., Ltd, increasing minimum hydrous kaolin order volumes by 25% over five years, valued at approximately A$6.56 million.

Global Lithium Resources Limited has refreshed its board following the 2025 AGM, appointing Dr Dianmin Chen as Managing Director and CEO to spearhead strategic milestones at the Manna Lithium Project and restore investor confidence.

Abacus Storage King reported a modest 1.1% increase in statutory profit for HY25, underpinned by resilient operating metrics and a robust balance sheet. The company’s multi-pronged growth strategy, including acquisitions and a substantial development pipeline, supports a confident outlook with reaffirmed distribution guidance.

Abacus Storage King (ASK) reported a robust half-year performance for HY25, with net profit soaring to $67.8 million and key operating metrics showing solid growth. The company’s strategic acquisitions, development pipeline, and platform initiatives underpin its confident outlook.

Abacus Storage King reported a striking turnaround with a $67.8 million net profit for H1 2024, up from just $0.4 million a year earlier, alongside a raised interim distribution reflecting robust growth in the self-storage sector.

EQ Resources Ltd updates investors on its proposed acquisition of Tungsten Metals Group, highlighting completed due diligence but pending definitive agreements as discussions continue beyond the exclusivity period.

Mirvac's 1H25 results reveal a modest decline in EBIT and operating profit, yet the company signals strong growth prospects fueled by residential sales momentum, sustainable development, and strategic capital partnering.

Mirvac Group reported a solid first half with a $236 million operating profit, driven by a 51% surge in residential lot sales and strong development momentum. The company reaffirmed its full-year earnings guidance, signalling confidence in its growth trajectory.

Touch Ventures Limited reported a substantial $24.9 million net loss for 2024, driven by impairments in legacy investments, while strategically pivoting with new stakes in Tixel and Reshop and welcoming Gannet Capital as a major shareholder.

Mirvac Group has confirmed a 4.5 cents per stapled security distribution from its Property Trust for the half-year ending December 31, 2024, with no dividend declared from Mirvac Limited.

Mirvac Group reports a 2% revenue increase and a remarkable 100% rise in profit attributable to stapled securityholders for H1 2024, even as operating profit after tax declines by 6%.

Imugene’s Phase 1b trial of azer-cel, an off-the-shelf CD19 CAR T therapy, reports a 57% complete response rate in heavily pretreated diffuse large B-cell lymphoma patients, signaling a promising new option in a challenging cancer landscape.

FireFly Metals Ltd reported a reduced half-year loss of A$5.7 million for December 2024, bolstered by a significant increase in cash reserves and strategic asset acquisitions in Canada and Australia.

FireFly Metals Ltd reports a significant 42% increase in mineral resources at its Green Bay Copper-Gold Project, underpinned by robust drilling results and a well-capitalized balance sheet with over A$84 million in cash and liquid assets.

Charter Hall Retail REIT reported a 3.0% same property net property income growth and a stable 98.7% occupancy rate in its 2025 half-year results, while integrating the Hotel Property Investments acquisition to enhance future income growth.

Charter Hall Retail REIT reports solid 1H FY25 results with $73.1 million operating earnings and strategic moves to enhance income growth, including a major stake in Hotel Property Investments Ltd.

Infomedia Ltd has agreed to acquire a 50% stake in European AI startup Intellegam GmbH for €6.1 million, marking a strategic leap to integrate cutting-edge generative AI into its automotive data solutions. The deal sets a clear path to full ownership within five years, underpinning Infomedia’s innovation-driven growth agenda.

Charter Hall Retail REIT reported a strong turnaround with a statutory profit of $108.6 million for the half year ending December 2024, despite a 7% dip in operating earnings. The REIT maintained its interim distribution at 12.30 cents per unit amid ongoing portfolio adjustments and rising finance costs.

AMP Limited’s FY24 Data Pack outlines a solid underlying profit performance despite headwinds, with key insights into its banking, platform, and wealth management divisions.