Latest Amplitude Energy (ASX:AEL) News

Small-cap shares delivered the week’s biggest moves, led by Mamba’s exploration funding and Cettire’s rebound. Clinical failures, cash shortages and delayed projects kept the broader market cautious.

Amplitude Energy has approved development of its East Coast Supply Project, targeting first gas in 2028 and gross production of up to 90 TJ a day. The decision also adds an exploration well to the campaign, lifting FY27 capital expenditure guidance by up to $80 million.

Rare earths, scandium and biotech stocks led the week’s gains, while a rights issue sent Green & Gold Minerals sharply lower. Large capital raisings, mine funding and takeover activity kept resources at the centre of investor attention.

Critical minerals led the market, with Australasian Metals doubling after taking an option over West African lithium projects. Rare earth technology, scandium finance and gold drilling also drew attention, but many developers fell as investors questioned funding and delivery.

Amplitude Energy has approved completion of its Juliet-1 exploration well after preliminary testing indicated at least 49 metres of net pay, strong reservoir quality and estimated carbon dioxide below 2 mol%. The well is ahead of schedule and budget, but flow rates, gas composition and recoverable resource estimates remain outstanding.

Amplitude Energy has intersected at least 60 metres of gas-bearing Waarre C sandstone at its Juliet-1 exploration well, including 49 metres of interpreted high-quality net pay. The result is ahead of schedule and budget, but commercial recoverability, gas composition and deliverability remain unconfirmed.

Gold, rare earths and energy shares led a busy week, while major company results brought large gains and steep sell-offs. Corporate deals, new project studies and rising dividends drew buyers, but some stocks fell despite stronger earnings.

Rare earths and uranium stocks led a broad resources rally, while gold companies combined record profits with larger reserves and dividends. Yet strong company news did not guarantee a rising share price, with several materials groups falling despite better earnings or project progress.

Amplitude Energy (ASX:AEL) posted record production and earnings for FY26, underpinned by strong operational execution and progress on the East Coast Supply Project (ECSP). The company strengthened its balance sheet, reduced net debt by 85%, and targets first gas from ECSP in 2028.

Wild swings hit the ASX this week, with Janus Electric doubling, Aura sliding almost 30%, and TechGen jumping more than 22%. Big news kept landing, but many stocks still fell as early gains faded and traders locked in profits.

Big project news kept landing across gold, rare earths and battery minerals, but many small-cap share prices still fell hard. The week belonged to a giant gold merger at the top end, while further down the board early excitement often gave way to selling.

Amplitude Energy reported record FY26 production of 27.6 PJe and revenue of $285.8 million, boosted by strong gas prices and operational gains. The company’s East Coast Supply Project (ECSP) progresses with the Artisan gas field acquisition and upcoming drilling at Juliet and Annie wells.