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Mirvac Group reported a solid FY25 with $736 million EBIT and expanded its Build-to-Rent portfolio, while guiding for EPS growth in FY26 amid a supportive market backdrop.

Magellan Asset Management is set to overhaul its High Conviction Trust Active ETF by adopting the Global Opportunities Strategy, cutting fees and appointing a new portfolio manager.

Somerset Minerals has raised $4 million to fund an aggressive Phase Two exploration campaign at its Coppermine copper project in Nunavut, aiming to build on strong initial drilling results and unlock multiple new discoveries across a vast landholding.

EMVision Medical Devices has been awarded a $3 million non-dilutive government grant to conduct a pioneering clinical study using its telehealth-enabled emu™ brain scanner in regional South Australia, aiming to transform stroke diagnosis and treatment.

Alice Queen Limited has formally lodged a 15-year mining lease application for its Horn Island Gold Project, marking a significant step forward in its decade-long exploration journey and attracting strong partnership interest.

Mirvac Group reported a solid FY25 operating profit of $474 million, maintaining strong momentum in its living sector and residential pre-sales. The company is poised for growth in FY26, supported by easing interest rates and a robust development pipeline.

Mirvac Group has reported a significant turnaround, posting a 108% increase in profit attributable to stapled securityholders despite a 10% decline in total revenue for the year ended June 2025.

McPherson’s Limited has finalized a key pharmacy wholesaler agreement with API Services Australia, marking the completion of its new distribution model and transitioning significant revenue previously handled direct-to-store.

EQ Resources has finalized a US$7.5 million royalty funding agreement with Oaktree Capital Management to support its Barruecopardo tungsten project, while major shareholder Cronimet Asia converts a US$3 million offtake prepayment into equity, strengthening the company’s capital position.

Kincora Copper Limited advances its project generator model with six asset-level partnerships unlocking over A$110 million in funding, supported by a C$4 million private placement led by prominent North American investors. The company ramps up drilling and exploration activities, particularly at its 100% owned Condobolin project.

AnteoTech has mutually terminated its A$1.4 million Queensland government grant to avoid costly co-investment, opting instead for cheaper third-party testing to advance its Ultranode™ battery technology.

SportsHero Limited has entered the Southeast Asian mobile gaming market by signing an exclusive distribution agreement with Yes2Games, bringing globally popular titles like Fruit Ninja and Jetpack Joyride to Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Malaysia.

Patriot Battery Metals has reported a significant mineral resource upgrade at its Shaakichiuwaanaan Property, reaffirming its position as a leading lithium and caesium explorer. The company also progressed its lithium-only feasibility study and environmental assessments while maintaining a strong financial position.

Venus Metals Corporation has updated its Mineral Resource Estimate for the Bellchambers Gold Deposit and Rangeview Prospect near Sandstone, revealing a notable increase in measured resources and securing a mining lease that advances the project towards development.

Mantle Minerals has completed the $13.5 million sale of its Mt Roe subsidiary to Northern Star Resources, redirecting funds to advance exploration at Yule River and Pardoo projects.

Sarama Resources has secured A$2.7 million to advance exploration at its Cosmo and Mt Venn gold projects in Western Australia, while arbitration over its lost Burkina Faso permit progresses.

Sarama Resources Ltd reported a $1.22 million net loss for the first half of 2025, while completing a $2.7 million equity placement and acquiring a majority stake in the Mt Venn Gold Project in Western Australia.

Advance Metals Limited has reported strong assay results from its maiden diamond drilling program at the Yoquivo Silver-Gold Project in Mexico, revealing high-grade silver-gold mineralisation extending 60-70 metres deeper in the Pertenencia Vein. These findings pave the way for potential resource upgrades.

Adriatic Metals shareholders have overwhelmingly approved Dundee Precious Metals’ recommended acquisition scheme, clearing a major hurdle toward completion. Key regulatory approvals are in place, with the final court sanction hearing scheduled for late August.

Audalia Resources has reported significant assay results from its recent infill drilling at the Medcalf vanadium-titanium-iron project in Western Australia, confirming consistent mineralisation and progressing towards an updated resource estimate.

Miramar Resources has extended its Share Purchase Plan closing date to 27 August 2025, giving shareholders more time to invest at a 20% discount as the company awaits critical exploration results.

Amcor has completed its transformative acquisition of Berry Global, reporting a 43% jump in quarterly net sales and projecting strong earnings growth for fiscal 2026. The company’s strategic portfolio review and synergy realisation efforts underpin an optimistic outlook.

Great Western Exploration’s recent gravity survey at the Oval Targets in Western Australia reveals a promising core of a large VHMS copper-gold system, prompting plans for a deep drill test supported by government funding applications.

Baby Bunting delivered a standout FY25 with pro forma NPAT soaring 228% to $12.1 million, driven by record sales and a successful store refurbishment program. The retailer’s growth strategy is gaining momentum as it plans an aggressive rollout of its ‘Store of the Future’ concept.