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Finder Energy has shifted decisively from exploration towards development, with its Timor-Leste oil project backed by independent reserves, an acquired FPSO and expanded TIMOR GAP funding. The transition came at a steep cost, however, with a $30.0 million annual loss and Final Investment Decision still ahead.

Carnarvon Energy has expanded its Bedout prospective resource inventory by 92% and secured a rig for a 2027 exploration campaign, but Dorado remains stalled before FEED and FID. The company ended FY26 with A$97.7 million in cash, no debt and a A$4.2 million after-tax loss.

Carnarvon Energy has contracted the Transocean Equinox rig for a multi-well drilling campaign in the Bedout Sub-basin starting April 2027, following a 92% increase in prospective resources from its seismic MegaMerge project. The company maintains a robust cash position of A$98 million with no debt, underpinning its exploration and development ambitions.

Carnarvon Energy has boosted its Bedout Basin prospective resources by 92%, now holding over 6.2 billion barrels of oil equivalent across 130 prospects, with exploration drilling set to start in April 2027.

Carnarvon Energy is gearing up for a high-impact Bedout Sub-basin drilling campaign in the first half of 2027, supported by a robust balance sheet and strategic investments.

Kula Gold reports standout high-grade gold results from Mt Palmer, completes Wozi niobium drilling, and advances Westonia divestment amid Forrestania’s takeover nearing completion.

Carnarvon Energy advances its Bedout Sub-basin exploration with a major drilling campaign planned for early 2027, while maintaining a robust financial position and strategic investment in Strike Energy.

Kula Gold reports exceptional gold drill results extending over a 3km strike at Mt Palmer, while Forrestania Resources' takeover bid climbs beyond 73%. The company also completes maiden drilling at its Wozi Niobium Project, with assay results pending.

Carnarvon Energy has made a significant A$86 million investment in Strike Energy, becoming its largest shareholder and gaining exposure to Western Australia’s growing gas market, while deferring Bedout drilling to early 2027 due to rig shortages.

Kula Gold’s latest drilling at Mt Palmer reveals a promising 3-kilometre gold mineralisation trend, highlighted by significant assay results including a standout 1m intercept grading 16.95 g/t gold. Further assays from diamond core drilling are awaited to deepen understanding.

Altair Minerals has finalized the acquisition of the Greater Oko Project in Guyana, marking the largest gold exploration landholding in the country’s history. Backed by a cornerstone investment from Resolute Holdings, Altair is poised to accelerate exploration in a highly prospective and underexplored greenstone belt.

Finder Energy is fast-tracking development of the Kuda Tasi and Jahal oil fields in Timor-Leste, targeting initial production rates of up to 40,000 barrels per day and 10 million barrels in the first 18 months. A strategic alliance with SLB is key to accelerating engineering and reducing project risks.