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Jameson Resources is raising up to A$5 million through a discounted entitlement offer to complete environmental approvals and Indigenous partnerships for its Crown Mountain steelmaking coal project.

Elixir Energy has marked FY26 with major progress in Queensland’s Taroom Trough, expanding contingent gas resources by 32% and securing a strategic $16.6 million capital raise led by Omega Oil and Gas. The company’s operational advances and government backing position it as a key player in Australia’s energy security landscape.

Eastern Gas’s Venus-2H horizontal well in Queensland’s Surat Basin reached total depth, intersecting Venus-1 and revealing extensive Macalister Lower coal with peak gas readings of 42.3%. The integrated well system now advances to dewatering and flow testing to gauge production potential.

Alfabs Australia delivered an 11% revenue increase and improved free cash flow in FY26, progressing its debt restructuring and setting the stage for dividend reinstatement.

Genesis Energy posted a robust FY26 with Normalised EBITDAF up 11% to $522m, driven by margin growth and strategic investments in renewables and battery storage. A $400m equity raise bolstered its balance sheet as it accelerates New Zealand’s energy transition.

Bathurst Resources delivered a consolidated EBITDA of NZD 44.7 million for FY26, reaching the top of its guidance despite a challenging start to the year for export coal prices. The company advanced key growth projects in New Zealand and Canada while maintaining a robust cash position.

Mastermyne Group Limited (ASX:MYE) delivered a robust FY26 with revenue up 13% to $237.7 million and underlying profit before tax surging 148% to $15.7 million, supported by contract wins and a record order book.

Aurizon launches a $250 million on-market share buy-back starting September 2026, signalling confidence in its financial outlook and disciplined capital management following a strong FY2026 performance.

Aurelia Metals has appointed Steve Badenhorst as its new Managing Director and CEO, effective 6 October 2026, aiming to leverage his 35 years of global mining experience to drive operational performance and strategic growth.

Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure reported a 14.2% rise in net profit for H1 2026, underpinned by higher terminal charges and ongoing capital investment, while raising distribution guidance by 8.5%.

McGrathNicol Restructuring has been appointed voluntary administrators to Australian Pacific Coal and several subsidiaries, signalling a critical phase in the company’s financial and operational review. The Dartbrook Mine sale continues under receivership, with shares remaining suspended.

Pacific Resources Limited (ASX: PXR) completed a strategic pivot in FY2026, acquiring the high-grade Snowstorm Gold Project in Victoria and expanding exploration in Tasmania, while maintaining its Queensland coal assets. The company reported a $769K loss on no operating revenue, supported by a $1.5 million capital raise.