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Finder Energy (ASX:FDR) is advancing its KTJ Project in Timor-Leste, aiming for a final investment decision by mid-2026 and first oil production by late 2027. Ownership of the Petrojarl I FPSO and strategic alliances underpin a fast-tracked development with forecast production of up to 30,000 barrels per day.

Maronan Metals is set for a leadership change as Managing Director Richard Carlton steps down in December 2026, with a CEO search underway to guide the project through feasibility and mine development.

Anson Resources and POSCO Holdings have sealed a binding deal for a $7.2 million lithium extraction demonstration plant at Green River, advancing the project from concept to operational validation.

Sunshine Metals has reported standout drilling results from its Liontown Gold Panel, including 22 metres at 20.25 grams per tonne gold, underpinning a resource update and revised mining study planned for mid-2026.

Element 25 is making steady progress on its Butcherbird Expansion Project in Western Australia, with major equipment ordered, key contracts nearing finalisation, and project financing advancing toward closure ahead of a Q1 2027 commissioning target.

Equus Energy’s Pre-FEED study confirms the technical and commercial viability of its North West Shelf gas project, leveraging existing infrastructure to reduce costs and execution risks while targeting both LNG export and WA domestic gas markets.

Resolute Mining’s scoping study for its ABC Project in Côte d’Ivoire outlines a robust 12-year open pit gold operation with strong economic metrics, including a post-tax NPV of US$1.2 billion and a 39% IRR at US$3,500/oz gold.

5E Advanced Materials secures a decade-long boric acid offtake agreement and advances boron product development, while reporting a $12.1 million quarterly loss and planning ASX delisting.

Arafura Rare Earths has secured a binding offtake term sheet with Traxys North America to supply 500 tonnes per annum of NdPr oxide, underpinning its Nolans Project and supporting US critical minerals supply chains.

Genmin has drawn strong international interest to finance its Baniaka iron ore project in Gabon, with proposals ranging from joint ventures to prepayment facilities. The Gabonese government backs the project as a national priority, aiming for a final investment decision by mid-2026.

Centuria Industrial REIT has executed $188 million in divestments at an average 17% premium to book value, trimming gearing by about 3%. The REIT also completed a key development in Direk, SA, and reaffirmed its FY26 earnings and distribution guidance.

Elevra Lithium's updated scoping study for its North American Lithium mine expansion reveals a faster ramp-up to 338 ktpa spodumene concentrate with stable costs and a significant increase in project value.