July 2026

Finder Energy has secured key regulatory approval for its KTJ Project in Timor-Leste and raised $27 million to advance development, positioning for a Final Investment Decision in Q3 2026.

Galilee Energy has commenced drilling its Zydeco-1 well in Louisiana, executing a cost-optimised plan targeting up to 13.7 billion cubic feet of gas and 610,000 barrels of condensate, marking a key milestone in its US Gulf Coast expansion.

Everest Metals has reported strong progress across its Western Australian projects, including maiden and upgraded resource estimates at Revere, Mt Edon, and Mt Dimer, alongside advancing mining and proprietary processing technology.

PLC Resources has completed its first RC drilling at Rochefort, revealing anomalous gold and identifying a new structural corridor at Abbotts North. The company also raised $1.8 million to fund exploration at its Yalgoo and Abbotts North projects.

Godolphin Resources has unveiled a significant polymetallic sulphide discovery at Cousin Jack within its Lewis Ponds Project, alongside progressing an IPO to spin out its Narraburra Rare Earths asset into Matrix Critical Minerals.

Great Divide Mining Ltd has marked a key milestone by starting gold production and dispatching concentrate shipments from its Challenger Gold Mine, while advancing exploration at Coonambula.

Michael Hill International reported a 2% rise in group sales and a comparable EBIT increase of up to 57% for FY26, driven by strong performances in Canada and Australia alongside disciplined cost management.

Rua Gold’s Auld Creek Project has qualified for New Zealand’s new Fast-Track Approvals Act 2024, promising a faster permitting timeline and reduced regulatory risk as the company advances toward mine development.

Far East Gold has boosted its stake in the Idenburg Gold Project to 51%, revealing a 44% increase in inferred gold resources to 780,000 ounces. The company’s Independent Board Committee advises shareholders to reject an unsolicited takeover bid from Xingye Gold, which an expert deems undervalues the company.

Talga Group has marked a milestone with its first commercial delivery of natural graphite anode outside Asia, progressing key funding discussions and strategic partnerships to support its Vittangi Anode Project.

Tennant Minerals has confirmed robust high-grade copper-gold-bismuth mineralisation at its Bluebird discovery, extending the resource down-plunge and westward. The company secured $2.8 million in funding to accelerate drilling and development.

Zelira Therapeutics has raised nearly US$33 million into its HOPE® 1 special purpose vehicle, valuing the SPV at about US$66 million post-money. The funds will advance FDA regulatory submissions and Phase 1 clinical trials for its autism-targeting cannabinoid drug.

The Supreme Court of New South Wales has approved Zurich’s acquisition of ClearView, setting a clear timetable for scheme implementation and shareholder payouts.

Livium Ltd has locked in A$1.575 million in initial funding from The Lind Partners, with potential to raise up to A$11.75 million over two years, while offering shareholders a discounted share purchase plan to support its recycling growth strategy.

Actinogen Medical’s pivotal XanaMIA Alzheimer’s trial stays on track for November topline results, buoyed by strong open-label extension enrolment and aligned EMA-FDA regulatory advice. A new antidepressant study publication and fresh patents add momentum, supported by a $16.7 million cash runway to mid-2027.

Mesoblast delivered US$115 million in Ryoncil® revenue in its first full year post-FDA approval, while expanding clinical trials into adult indications and acquiring cutting-edge CAR technology to boost its cell therapy pipeline.

Alterity Therapeutics has cleared a major regulatory hurdle with the FDA endorsing a single pivotal Phase 3 trial for its ATH434 drug in Multiple System Atrophy, setting the stage for trial initiation by the end of 2026.

Boab Metals has secured key contracts and financing milestones, accelerating the Sorby Hills Silver Lead Project with first production slated for H2 2027.

PTR Minerals has unveiled a substantial maiden Mineral Resource Estimate for its Rosewood Titanium Project, highlighting a large, high-grade heavy mineral deposit with strong metallurgical potential and strategic team expansions.

Cann Group reported its second-ever quarterly operating cash inflow of $0.24 million in Q4 FY2026, edging closer to cash flow break-even. The company expanded exports to the UK and Germany, launched new products, and completed a leadership transition while redeeming convertible notes and securing additional credit.

Betr Entertainment reported its first positive operating cash flow since 2021 with $2.6 million in Q4 FY26, driven by improved customer engagement and promotional efficiency. The company enters FY27 with strong momentum, including over 15% turnover growth in July excluding World Cup effects and record Same Game Multi volumes.

Sunshine Metals has reported strong progress at its Queensland projects, highlighted by high-grade drilling results at Liontown, acquisition and planned upgrade of the Mt Moss processing facility, and a strategic divestment of Hodgkinson. The company bolsters its cash position through a $22 million capital raise to fund development and exploration.

Lac Gold Limited's latest drilling at the Rouyn Gold Project reveals extensive high-grade gold mineralisation, while the acquisition of the historic Golden Patricia Mine adds a significant growth platform. The company ends the quarter with $13.3 million in cash and a clear focus on resource expansion.

Brightstar Resources has greenlit full-scale construction of its Goldfields Project with all key approvals in place, targeting first gold in mid-2027 while boosting its Sandstone resource base to 2.9 million ounces.