Latest Finder Energy (ASX:FDR) News

Finder Energy has extended the Kuda Tasi and Jahal project’s Final Investment Decision deadline to 30 November, after widening its international EPCI tender process. The company says debt financing is nearing its final stages, but the delay adds another checkpoint before its late-2027 drilling target.

Finder Energy has shifted decisively from exploration towards development, with its Timor-Leste oil project backed by independent reserves, an acquired FPSO and expanded TIMOR GAP funding. The transition came at a steep cost, however, with a $30.0 million annual loss and Final Investment Decision still ahead.

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.

Finder Energy’s KTJ offshore development in Timor-Leste has achieved a key milestone with an independent classification of 22.2 million barrels of 2P reserves, underpinning its push toward a Final Investment Decision.

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.

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.

Finder Energy is fast-tracking its Kuda Tasi & Jahal offshore development in Timor-Leste, aiming for first oil by late 2027 or early 2028 with strong production forecasts and secured funding.

Mining news drove the week, with drilling hits, funding wins and takeover bids pushing several small and mid-cap names sharply higher or lower. The biggest swings came from tin, platinum group metals and copper, while gold M&A in WA stayed at the centre of trading.

Big movers came from drill hits, takeover bids and fresh funding, but several stocks still fell even after good news. That mix says investors are rewarding clear near-term value, while punishing names where timing, cost or delivery still feel uncertain.

Finder Energy has secured regulatory approval for its Kuda Tasi and Jahal offshore development in Timor-Leste, significantly advancing the project towards a final investment decision and first oil by 2028.

Finder Energy has issued 12 million shares at 50 cents each, raising $6 million from Amplus Energy and Longreach Capital following shareholder approval.