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Leeuwin Metals has confirmed extensive shallow, high-grade gold mineralisation across a 1.6km trend at its Evanston Prospect within the Marda Gold Project, Western Australia, setting the stage for a busy exploration season.

Equinox Resources has reported strong assay results from 92 new drill holes at its Mata da Corda project in Brazil, confirming a broad, high-grade titanium corridor near surface. The ongoing drilling campaign continues to reveal promising mineralisation within a valuable heavy mineral assemblage.

Terrain Minerals is set to begin a 3,350-meter RC drilling campaign targeting expansion of high-grade gold and silver mineralisation at its Lightning and Monza prospects in Western Australia, supported by a $1.8 million rights issue.

Strike Energy’s latest seismic surveys reveal promising exploration and appraisal opportunities at Ocean Hill and Kadathinni, reinforcing its dominant position in the Perth Basin gas market.

Hot Chili Limited has appointed two seasoned mining executives to its leadership team, enhancing its expertise as it advances the Costa Fuego copper-gold project towards definitive feasibility studies.

Magnum Mining and Exploration Limited has extended the closing date of its non-renounceable entitlement offer by two weeks, giving shareholders more time to consider the capital raising opportunity.

Nine Entertainment reports solid Q3 advertising revenue growth and cost efficiencies while advancing a major stake sale in Domain, positioning the media giant for strategic expansion.

A landmark High Court ruling in South Africa exempts upstream petroleum activities from the Gas Act, easing regulatory burdens for companies like Renergen and Tetra4.

National Australia Bank has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.85 per share for the half-year ending March 2025, alongside Dividend Reinvestment and Bonus Security Plans offering shareholders multiple currency payment options.

National Australia Bank (NAB) reported steady cash earnings and improved return on equity in the first half of 2025, underpinned by strong capital ratios and a clear strategic focus on business banking, deposits, and proprietary home lending.

National Australia Bank posted a 0.8% rise in cash earnings for 1H25, underpinned by profit growth and lower credit impairments amid a cautious economic outlook. The bank advances its strategy focused on customer experience and technology modernization while maintaining strong capital and liquidity positions.

National Australia Bank’s half year results to March 2025 reveal modest revenue growth and stable cash earnings amid competitive pressures and regulatory demands. The bank’s strong capital position and ongoing strategy execution underpin cautious optimism.

Contact Energy has received clearance from the New Zealand Commerce Commission to proceed with its acquisition of Manawa Energy, marking a pivotal step in the country’s energy transition.

JB Hi-Fi Limited reports robust sales growth across Australia and New Zealand in Q3 FY25, maintaining momentum in a competitive retail environment.