Latest Contract Negotiations News

TMK Energy’s Gurvantes XXXV Pilot Well Project posted an 8% rise in average daily gas production in June 2026, driven by a second significant gas spike at well LF-07. The company has selected Major Drilling to execute its upcoming drilling and workover program scheduled to start in August.

Astral Resources has reported significant deep gold mineralisation extending well below the current Theia Deposit resource at its Mandilla Gold Project, alongside ongoing in-fill drilling to upgrade open pit resources.

Emperor Energy has submitted a revised Environmental Plan for its Judith-2 appraisal well and is advancing drilling preparations, including securing contractors and negotiating the Valaris-107 rig contract for a late Q1 2027 start.

Syrah Resources has settled an alleged default under its offtake deal with Tesla for natural graphite anode material, with Tesla withdrawing termination threats but retaining rights pending final product qualification.

Element 25 is recalibrating its US battery-grade manganese project amid evolving electric vehicle battery technologies, while maintaining focus on its Butcherbird expansion in Western Australia.

Fluence Corporation Limited (ASX: FLC) reports a 52% revenue surge in FY2025 driven by strategic growth in Smart Product Solutions and recurring revenue, alongside progress on a major Ivory Coast water treatment plant.

Maronan Metals secured Mineral Development Licence 2028, unlocking underground exploration, while metallurgical tests showed gold recoveries up to 88% and copper recoveries exceeding 96%. The company expanded its drilling program and bolstered leadership amid steady progress toward mine development.

The Geological Survey of Sweden has proposed designating Aura Energy’s Häggån polymetallic deposit as a national interest, potentially securing legal protections that support Europe’s clean energy ambitions through critical minerals like uranium and vanadium.

Altitude Minerals confirms high-priority drill targets and secures permits for a 2,600m reverse circulation program at its 100% owned Firenze silver-gold epithermal project in Nevada, targeting a promising 1.2km structural corridor.

Central Petroleum has secured a binding gas sales agreement with the Northern Territory Government, underpinning two new Palm Valley wells that could lift production capacity by around 40%. The deal replaces a prior arrangement and is supported by an expanded loan facility.

Astral Resources reports strong assay results from its recent drilling at the Spargoville Gold Project, revealing significant high-grade gold mineralisation and expanding known deposits. Concurrent drilling at Mandilla advances resource confidence ahead of a major update later this year.

SRJ Technologies has inked a new Service Level Agreement with Gecko Middle East Petroleum, potentially worth US$4.8 million, while advancing talks on further multi-year contracts in the Gulf region.