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Key Petroleum has moved its eight Potential Commercial Area applications into formal government evaluation, aiming to secure long-term tenure in Queensland’s Cooper-Eromanga Basin. Meanwhile, the company raised A$129,000 through an entitlement offer and is exploring international growth opportunities.

Blue Energy’s subsidiary Eureka Petroleum has been granted two significant Potential Commercial Areas in Queensland’s North Bowen Basin, alongside a renewal of its ATP 814 exploration permit. These awards position the company to advance substantial gas resources toward production.

Larvotto Resources has successfully raised US$105 million through a senior secured bond to fund the restart of its Hillgrove Gold-Antimony Project in New South Wales, targeting mining operations by mid-2026.

FireFly Metals reports exceptional infill drilling results at its Green Bay Copper-Gold Project, confirming strong mineral continuity and setting the stage for a resource upgrade and mining feasibility studies.

Lithium Energy Limited has completed the first tranche acquisition of a majority interest in the Capricorn Gold-Copper Belt Project, unlocking access to a historically rich gold-copper region in central Queensland. The company is poised to deploy modern exploration techniques backed by government funding to advance the project.

Kincora Copper announces a C$4 million private placement backed by prominent North American investors, alongside a planned 10-for-1 share consolidation to accelerate exploration at its Condobolin project.

AuKing Mining has raised $1.177 million through a two-tranche share placement and signed a $5 million convertible loan facility with RiverFort Global Capital to support its Cloncurry Gold Project acquisition and development.

COSOL Limited anticipates solid revenue and earnings growth for FY25 despite some contract timing setbacks, with a promising outlook for FY26 driven by data analytics and managed services expansion.

Sunshine Metals has reported exceptional high-grade gold intersections from shallow drilling at its Liontown prospect, reinforcing its strategy to target near-surface oxide gold resources. The company plans to fast-track resource upgrades and mining studies following metallurgical testing.

Medallion Metals has reported outstanding drilling results from its Kundip Mining Centre, reinforcing confidence in its resource base and growth potential. The company is also advancing exclusive talks to acquire the Forrestania Nickel Operation, a key step in its sulphide development strategy.

Premier1 Lithium has reported promising high-grade gold mineralisation from maiden drilling at its Yalgoo and Abbotts North projects in Western Australia, highlighting significant exploration upside across extensive greenstone belts.

Top End Energy has appointed New York-based Amvest Capital to spearhead its U.S. investor engagement and plans an American Depositary Receipt listing by Q3 2025, aiming to open doors to one of the world’s largest energy capital markets.