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Bounty Oil and Gas reported $1.09 million in oil revenue for FY 2025, boosted reserves to 313,000 barrels, and plans to double production with Surat Basin operations starting late 2025. Meanwhile, a Federal Court challenge looms over its Sydney Basin offshore permit.

Resources & Energy Group Limited (REZ) reports strong progress in gold production at East Menzies with two successful gold pours and a $1.1 million capital raise, while divesting its Mount Mackenzie asset to sharpen focus on Western Australia.

West Cobar Metals has completed the acquisition of the Mystique Gold Project in Western Australia and reported a maiden inferred mineral resource at its Bulla Park copper-antimony deposit in New South Wales, while drilling assays from its Fraser Range copper-gold targets are pending.

Pacific Lime and Cement Limited has made significant strides in Papua New Guinea, rebranding and advancing key projects while initiating commercial quicklime shipments to Western Australia. The company’s robust cash position and community agreements set the stage for upcoming construction milestones.

Pilot Energy reports significant progress in transitioning the Cliff Head Oil Field to a carbon storage facility, alongside a major upgrade in WA-481P gas and oil prospective resources and a $6.8 million capital raise.

Reedy Lagoon Corporation has identified several promising gold drill targets at its Burracoppin project while seeking a farm-in partner for its iron venture, signaling a pivotal phase in exploration and development.

Babylon Pump & Power capped FY25 with its strongest rental segment performance and is poised to expand significantly following imminent acquisitions of Matrix Hydro Services and Blue Hire.

Sultan Resources advances exploration in NSW’s Lachlan Fold Belt with promising gold-copper targets while managing a modest capital raise and reviewing WA assets.

Northern Star Resources has declined to exercise its option to acquire Kalamazoo’s Ashburton Gold Project, leaving Kalamazoo to advance development plans amid record Australian gold prices. The company has initiated a Scoping Study and secured $2 million in fresh capital to support its next phase.

Scorpion Minerals has completed initial drilling at its Pharos Gold Project with assays expected soon, while expanding its Murchison footprint through a strategic JV. The company also explores options to unlock value from its Mt Mulcahy copper asset.

Hawthorn Resources is progressing its Anglo Saxon gold project with an approved drilling program and advancing mining lease applications at Mt Bevan, while maintaining a strong cash position.

Dundas Minerals has significantly expanded its gold exploration footprint by acquiring a dominant 612km² tenement position in the underexplored Gerry Well greenstone belt and received approvals for key drilling programs at its Kalgoorlie projects.