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Charter Hall Retail REIT reported solid FY25 results, highlighted by a full acquisition of Hotel Property Investments Ltd and strong operational metrics, setting the stage for continued earnings growth in FY26.

Black Canyon Limited has launched Phase 3 drilling at its Wandanya Project, aiming to extend and infill a significant high-grade manganese and iron mineralisation zone over a 3km strike in Western Australia’s Oakover Basin.

Lindian Resources has secured approval to expand its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project mining licence from 900 to 2,500 hectares, enabling a significant scale-up in production capacity. The company retracts its previous high-end Stage 2 production targets and will commission a new feasibility study to define the next phase.

Hammer Metals has launched a targeted drilling campaign at its Bronzewing South project in Western Australia, aiming to unlock high-grade gold mineralisation adjacent to a major historic mine. The program focuses on previously underexplored zones with promising historical intercepts, potentially setting the stage for significant resource growth.

Amcor plc reported a 10% increase in net sales for fiscal 2025 following its merger with Berry Global Group, Inc., yet net income fell 30% amid significant integration expenses and higher debt costs. The company aims to unlock $530 million in synergies by 2028 while navigating global economic and operational risks.

Metallium Ltd has made significant strides in developing its first U.S. Flash Joule Heating metal recovery facility in Texas, with major equipment orders, site upgrades, and feedstock procurement advancing commissioning plans.

BlueScope Steel has extended its on-market share buy-back program to August 2026, leaving nearly $240 million still available for repurchases. The move signals ongoing capital management amid a substantial buy-back already executed.

BlueScope Steel’s FY2025 results reveal a dip in revenue and earnings amid challenging market conditions, yet the company maintains robust cash flow and advances its sustainability agenda.

BlueScope Steel reported a resilient FY2025 with $738 million underlying EBIT despite soft market conditions, advancing key growth and decarbonisation initiatives. The company extends its buy-back program and maintains a strong balance sheet as it targets significant earnings uplift by 2030.

BlueScope Steel reported a sharp decline in FY2025 underlying EBIT to $738 million, weighed down by a significant impairment in its North American Coated Products business. Despite the setback, the company projects a confident start to FY2026 with targeted cost savings and growth initiatives.

Bluescope Steel Limited has announced a final dividend of 30 cents per share, 50% franked, payable in October 2025. This dividend reflects the company’s steady financial position for the year ending June 2025.

BlueScope Steel’s FY2025 results reveal a significant earnings decline driven by lower steel spreads and a major impairment in its North American coated products business, while maintaining a strong balance sheet and extending its buy-back program.