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Australian Pacific Coal Limited has applied to set aside a statutory demand for over $1 million, a move that unfolds alongside its recent restart of underground mining at the Dartbrook Coal Mine.

Receivers and Managers have been appointed over Bowen Coking Coal and its subsidiaries following voluntary administration, as the company explores sale and recapitalisation options while maintaining operations.

State Gas Limited has successfully drilled two new wells at its Rolleston West Project, intersecting significant coal seams and initiating production testing, while engaging NSAI for independent reserve certification.

Bowen Coking Coal has appointed voluntary administrators after failing to secure fresh capital or negotiate with key creditors, reflecting mounting challenges in Queensland's coal sector. The administration aims to enable a sale or recapitalisation while maintaining operations at its Burton Mine Complex.

RocketDNA reported steady revenue for the June 2025 quarter while significantly expanding its autonomous drone services across Australia, Africa, and Papua New Guinea. New contracts and operational milestones underscore its growing footprint in mining and government sectors.

Bowen Coking Coal’s initial attempt to defer state royalty payments has been declined by the Queensland Revenue Office, prompting plans for a revised proposal amid ongoing debt restructuring efforts.

Yancoal Australia is set to increase its ownership in the Moolarben Joint Venture from 95% to 98.75% through a $110.5 million acquisition, combining upfront and deferred payments linked to coal prices.

Bowen Coking Coal Ltd has been hit with a $6.8 million statutory demand from contractor BUMA Australia, raising the spectre of insolvency if unresolved within 21 days. The dispute centers on claims and counterclaims involving liquidated damages.

Bowen Coking Coal has been hit with a $15.3 million payment demand from BUMA Australia, prompting a reassessment of its financial and legal options amid ongoing recapitalisation talks.

BPH Global Ltd (ASX, BP8) has initiated strategic discussions with Indonesia’s National Economic Council to deploy its innovative seaweed-based bioremediation solutions targeting pollution from nickel and coal mining operations.

Australian Pacific Coal Limited has been served a statutory demand for over A$1 million by M Resources Trading Pty Ltd, linked to a previously announced management fee. The company is reviewing the claim while continuing operations at its Dartbrook mine.

Australian Pacific Coal Limited has voluntarily suspended trading following the appointment of administrators and receivers at its Dartbrook Mine operator entities, signaling significant financial distress within the joint venture.