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Iluka Resources reported a 32% drop in net profit after tax to $231 million for 2024, while securing critical funding for its Eneabba rare earths refinery and progressing the Balranald mine development.

Select Harvests Limited reported a strong financial turnaround in FY2024 with a $46 million EBITDA and a modest net profit, while facing shareholder concerns over a recent capital raise and remuneration report at its AGM.

Select Harvests Limited delivered a standout FY24 with a record almond crop and a significant NPAT turnaround, underpinned by strategic cost management and a successful $80 million capital raise. The company signals continued growth and operational improvements heading into FY25.

XRF Scientific Limited reported a robust half-year performance ending December 2024, with revenue edging up 0.3% to $28.7 million and net profit after tax surging 11.8% to $5.0 million, driven by strong consumables sales and international growth.

Environmental Clean Technologies Limited (ECT) has raised $750,000 through a two-tranche placement to fund its innovative COLDry Fertiliser Project and pursue strategic acquisitions, alongside key board changes.

Heartland Group Holdings reports a sharp rise in impairment expenses to $49.6 million for its New Zealand banking arm, driven by worsening economic conditions. Despite this, the bank remains well capitalised and expects to maintain dividend payments.

Judo Bank has reported a robust half-year performance with a 70% jump in statutory net profit, driven by strong loan growth and improved margins, while reaffirming its FY25 profit guidance.

Sprintex has completed commissioning of its compressor systems with Mest Water and is poised to receive a €3.8 million purchase order, marking a pivotal step in expanding its environmental technology footprint across the EU.

Meridian Energy's January 2025 report reveals a sharp drop in national hydro storage and inflows, coinciding with one of the driest Januarys on record and a notable dip in retail sales volumes.

GrainCorp Limited has announced an on-market buy-back of up to $50 million worth of its ordinary fully paid Class A shares, starting March 3, 2025. The move signals a strategic effort to enhance shareholder returns without specifying a fixed buy-back price or volume.

GrainCorp reported a solid FY24 with underlying EBITDA of $268 million and a net profit after tax of $77 million, underpinned by operational efficiency and strategic growth. The company announced a $50 million on-market share buy-back and reinforced its commitment to sustainability and shareholder returns.

GrainCorp projects a solid FY25 with EBITDA guidance up to $320 million and announces a $50 million share buy-back, underpinned by robust East Coast Australian grain production despite regional variances.