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88 Energy Limited has expanded its North Slope footprint with 14 new leases near the Prudhoe Bay oilfield, targeting high-quality Ivishak reservoirs and underexplored areas east of the Trans Alaska Pipeline. The company plans seismic reprocessing and a multi-zone exploration well in 2026.

Tivan Limited has dispatched its inaugural acid grade fluorspar samples from the Speewah Fluorite Project to potential buyers in Japan and Asia, marking a significant step in its offtake marketing program led by Sumitomo Corporation.

Conrad Asia Energy has partnered with PT Nations Natuna Barat to farm down a majority stake in the Mako gas field, securing full funding for its development and reducing capital risk. The deal positions Conrad to focus on other exploration assets while retaining operational control.

American Uranium Limited has initiated hydrogeological testing alongside Phase 1 drilling at its Lo Herma ISR uranium project, aiming to expand its resource and validate aquifer conditions critical for in-situ recovery mining.

Horizon Oil Limited reported robust FY25 results, highlighted by a strategic acquisition of Thailand upstream assets and a 10-year permit extension at Maari, nearly doubling production and securing a strong outlook through 2030.

Tivan Limited has made significant progress on its Speewah Fluorite Project in Western Australia, completing a major drilling phase and advancing its Feasibility Study, now scheduled for completion in February 2026. The project aims to produce acidgrade fluorspar for global markets, supported by strong joint venture partnerships and strategic financing.

Li-S Energy has accelerated its transition from research to manufacturing with a $7.8 million ARENA grant, new commercial partnerships, and plans for a large-scale production facility.

Metgasco has agreed to sell its 25% stake in key Cooper Eromanga Basin gas fields to Vintage Energy for $5.9 million, marking a significant shift in its business focus. The deal hinges on Vintage securing funding and acquiring additional interests, with shareholder approval required.

Li-S Energy has won a $7.8 million ARENA grant to accelerate development of a lithium-sulfur battery manufacturing facility in Australia, aiming to boost production capacity from 2 MWh to 1 GWh annually.

Tivan Limited has locked in a substantial $61.3 million equity investment from ETFS Capital, advancing the Speewah Fluorite Project in Western Australia and reinforcing its strategic partnerships with major Japanese stakeholders.

Vulcan Energy has appointed ABB as the main electrical contractor for its flagship Lionheart lithium project, marking a significant step towards financing and construction. The €46 million fixed-price contract covers comprehensive electrical infrastructure for a facility set to produce enough lithium for 500,000 electric vehicles annually.

Cauldron Energy’s 2025 drilling campaign at Manyingee South has intersected significant high-grade uranium mineralisation, expanding the deposit’s footprint and reinforcing the Yanrey Project’s potential amid rising global uranium demand.