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SKS Technologies has been awarded a $100 million contract to fit out electrical infrastructure for a new data centre building in Melbourne, marking a significant boost to its project pipeline and work on hand.

Empire Energy Group has launched a $28 million equity raise to fund critical development activities at its Beetaloo Basin shale gas project, aiming for first gas sales in 2025. The capital will support fracture stimulation, flow testing, and installation of the Carpentaria Gas Plant.

Aguia Resources has secured key contracts and financing steps for its Tres Estradas phosphate project in Brazil, aiming for production start by late 2025 and first sales in early 2026.

Quantum Graphite Limited has been granted Major Project Status by the Australian Government for its Quantum-Sunlands Eyre Peninsula Graphite Hub, marking a significant milestone in its graphite supply chain development. Concurrently, the company progresses a US$300 million financing application with the US EXIM Bank and secures an Australian patent for its joint venture’s thermal energy storage technology.

High Peak Royalties reported robust cash receipts and successfully repaid its Macquarie Bank facility in the December 2024 quarter, while advancing its geothermal exploration strategy in South Australia.

Quantum Graphite has lodged its final US$300 million financing application with the US EXIM Bank for Project Utile, alongside securing a new exploration license EL7019 in South Australia. The company is poised to release updated JORC 2012 exploration targets soon, underpinning its growth strategy.

Cokal’s joint venture partner PT Petrindo has secured significant financing to develop its metallurgical coal mine and shared infrastructure, promising enhanced transport capacity and cost efficiencies for Cokal’s BBM project.