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Contact Energy has successfully completed a NZ$450 million placement as part of a NZ$525 million equity raise, supported by both existing and new international investors. The company now opens a NZ$75 million retail offer to eligible shareholders, marking a significant capital expansion.

Perpetual Resources has reported exceptional high-grade Caesium and Lithium assay results from surface channel sampling at its Morro Grande prospect in Brazil’s Lithium Valley, confirming a highly evolved critical minerals system. These findings pave the way for refined drill targeting and extensive trenching ahead.

Prominence Energy has begun preparatory work for its first geochemical survey in South Australia's PEL 803, aiming to detect natural hydrogen and helium as part of the Gawler Hydrogen Project.

BPH Energy has successfully raised $0.54 million by issuing over 542 million new listed options, allowing existing option holders to maintain their stake in the company’s future.

Contact Energy Limited has reported a striking 43.9% increase in net profit for the half-year ending December 2025, even as revenue fell by 5.3%. The company’s acquisition of Manawa Energy Limited has boosted its net tangible assets, underpinning a healthy interim dividend.

ADX Energy has reported encouraging initial flow test results from the Reifling Formation at its Welchau-1 well, confirming the presence of methane gas and potential light oil. Ongoing testing aims to establish sustained production and further reservoir characteristics.

Critica Limited has produced its first commercial-quality Mixed Rare Earth Carbonate from the Jupiter Rare Earth Project, marking a key milestone in advancing its development and processing pathway. The high-grade product validates scalable hydrometallurgical processing and supports the upcoming Scoping Study.

Galilee Energy has launched an offer of up to 464 million new options to participants in its recent $6.5 million placement, aiming to bolster exploration funding and working capital. The options, exercisable at $0.011 each over three years, come amid significant operational and market risks.

Civmec Limited has reported a robust first half for FY26, with strong revenue growth, a record order book, and significant progress in naval shipbuilding. The company’s diversified operations and strategic contracts position it well for future growth.

Finder Energy Holdings has clarified that its recent share price jump is driven by investor enthusiasm around key project milestones, dismissing any undisclosed information as a cause.

ADX Energy has restarted flow testing at its Welchau-1 well in Austria after regulatory delays, aiming to confirm the commercial viability of light oil and gas-condensate reservoirs in the Reifling Formation.

Strategic Energy Resources Limited is set to consolidate its shares on a 1-for-20 basis, significantly reducing the number of shares on issue and adjusting option exercise prices. The move, effective from April 1, 2026, follows all necessary approvals and aims to streamline the company’s capital structure.