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Woodside Energy reported a 28% jump in Q2 operating revenue to $4.185 billion, propelled by a 35% rise in average realised prices despite a 9% dip in production volumes. Key LNG projects Scarborough, Trion, and Louisiana LNG progressed on schedule and budget, while Woodside increased its Browse Joint Venture stake to 41.27%.

Canadian Phosphate has secured a five-year exploration permit for its Wapiti Phosphate Project and commenced a 3,000m drilling campaign, while progressing the pending acquisition of the Diamond Mountain Project in Utah. A $5.2 million capital raise positions the company to accelerate its North American phosphate ambitions.

Alliance Nickel has kicked off vat leach testing at its NiWest Nickel-Cobalt Project, aiming to slash capital costs, while raising $2.4 million through a partial entitlement offer and extending loan facilities to mid-2027.

Great Dirt Resources has sharpened its lithium exploration focus in the Pilbara while confirming high-grade manganese assays in NSW, maintaining a robust cash position to fund its growth plans.

Bannerman Energy advances Etango uranium project with early works on track and CNNC Overseas Limited investment nearing completion, targeting a positive Final Investment Decision in Q3 2026.

South32 has outperformed its FY26 production guidance, boosted quarterly sales by 15%, and announced a strategic sale of aluminium assets to Alcoa for up to US$5.6 billion, pivoting towards a base metals-focused portfolio.

Almonty Industries has extended and expanded its tungsten offtake agreement with Global Tungsten & Powders, raising contracted volumes by 40% and expected annual revenue by US$30 million at current prices.

Blue Star Helium has dispatched its first helium production tube trailer from its Pinon Canyon Plant, marking a key milestone as the facility ramps up output and secures a new fixed-price offtake deal.

Future Metals NL has delivered a significant upgrade to its Panton PGM Project, reporting an 82.3 million tonne resource at 1.6 g/t platinum equivalent, underpinning a refreshed development plan.

Alkane Resources delivered 42,491 ounces gold equivalent in the June quarter, pushing full-year production to 168,337 ounces and bolstering cash and investments to $454 million.

Alcoa Corporation has struck a $4.1 billion deal to acquire South32's bauxite, alumina, and aluminium operations, including a contingent value right of up to $750 million tied to commodity prices. The transaction is expected to close in H1 2027, pending approvals.

Alcoa Corporation has agreed to acquire South32’s bauxite, alumina, and aluminum assets for $4.1 billion upfront plus up to $750 million contingent, significantly boosting its upstream aluminum operations and supply chain resilience.