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Xstate Resources has issued a cleansing prospectus to remove trading restrictions on recently placed shares and associated options, following a $1.69 million capital raise priced at 3.3 cents per share. The offer includes free attaching options to placement participants, brokers, and consultants, subject to shareholder approval.

Lion Energy has secured funding for its East Seram Bula Karang-1 exploration well, reduced capital risk by divesting its Seram (Non-Bula) PSC stake, and put green hydrogen development on hold pending commercial clarity.

Ampol reported a robust first quarter in 2026, with refinery margins soaring to US$25.45 per barrel and production up 10%, while securing fuel supplies through May despite geopolitical tensions.

Mercury has lifted its FY2026 EBITDAF guidance by 5%, citing better-than-expected renewable generation from hydro and new assets. The upgrade signals disciplined portfolio management but remains sensitive to hydrological variability.

Energy Action Limited posted a milestone quarter ending March 2026, delivering positive operating cash flow for the first time in FY26 alongside strong revenue gains and a notable $0.5 million debt repayment. Governance changes add a layer of uncertainty ahead of a scheduled general meeting.

Red Sky Energy is raising approximately AUD 4.2 million through a fully underwritten non-renounceable rights issue priced at 0.1 cents per share. The capital will fund participation in Santos-operated wells and support ongoing operations.

Vintage Energy and Vault Energy have agreed to negotiate a gas sales deal for Cullen-1 gas, aiming to fuel modular data centres onsite if flow tests confirm commercial viability. Vintage plans to fund testing via farm-out once permit tenure is secured.

Jupiter Energy reported US$1.68 million in unaudited oil sales revenue for Q1 2026, with production steady across its Kazakhstan fields and a recent well workover set to boost output.

Bass Oil’s March production faced Cooper Basin setbacks from heavy rains and storage limits, but trucking resumed in April with strong prices. Indonesian output remained steady with a sharp 47% price rise. The company is progressing its Vanessa gas field acquisition and Kiwi development with government backing.

Peninsula Energy (ASX: PEN) has voluntarily suspended trading of its shares pending a Supreme Court decision on the validity of share sales made earlier this year. The court hearing, set for 22 April, will determine if required disclosures were properly made for sales between February and April 2026.

Buru Energy has enhanced the Rafael Gas Project’s mid-case value by over 45% through new engineering insights, while securing A$5.3 million to advance development. The company delayed appraisal drilling to 2027 to optimise funding and project design, and navigates a leadership change with CEO Thomas Nador stepping down.

Invictus Energy has raised $10 million in a placement to fund the drilling of the Musuma-1 exploration well, targeting a substantial gas and condensate resource in Zimbabwe’s Cabora Bassa Basin. The well, planned for H2 2026, aims to build on the Mukuyu discovery and accelerate commercial development.