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Electro Optic Systems (EOS) reported a robust quarter ending March 2025, highlighted by significant new defence contracts and a strong cash position following the divestment of its EM Solutions subsidiary.

WA Kaolin Limited has ramped up production with new classifiers, achieving record sales and securing a $7 million capital raise, while expanding its footprint in the Chinese market.

Vection Technologies has successfully raised $3.55 million, exceeding its initial $2 million target, following a robust Q3 FY25 performance marked by a 92% increase in cash receipts and a significant boost in recurring revenue.

Syrah Resources halts production at its Balama graphite mine amid ongoing protests while advancing its US-based Vidalia anode material facility, securing a significant $165 million US tax credit and forging key offtake deals.

Central Petroleum has successfully commissioned two new wells at Mereenie, exceeding production expectations and driving a 22% rise in quarterly revenue despite the lapse of a key gas supply agreement.

Iluka Resources posted a solid 2024 performance with stable market conditions and sound margins despite inflationary pressures, while progressing key projects like Balranald and Eneabba.

Regal Asian Investments has raised its semi-annual dividend target from 5 to 6 cents per share, supported by a robust profits reserve, signaling confidence in sustained shareholder returns.

Charter Hall Long WALE REIT has reversed last year’s heavy losses, reporting a statutory profit of $51.3 million for the half year ended December 2024, while maintaining steady distributions to investors.

Merino & Co’s successful IPO has injected $6.35 million into the company, enabling a strategic expansion of manufacturing capacity and securing a new facility in Western Australia. The company is now poised to scale globally with automated production and enhanced distribution capabilities.

Charter Hall Wholesale Management Limited has extended its off-market takeover offer for Hotel Property Investments, pushing the closing date to March 14, 2025. The offer is now unconditional, having cleared all defeating conditions.

Site Group International edges closer to securing a pivotal Higher Training Institute license in Saudi Arabia, while reporting a robust 112% revenue surge and completing a $1 million capital raise to fuel expansion.

Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has completed the divestment of its EM Solutions subsidiary for $158.6 million, wiping out all borrowings and positioning itself with a strong cash balance of approximately $128 million. The company is actively pursuing significant defence contracts and expanding its manufacturing footprint.