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US1 Critical Minerals has launched Federal Court proceedings against Apex USA Resources over disputed Rare Earth Elements tenements in California, seeking to secure ownership and prevent disposal amid escalating tensions.

Stonepeak-Plus Infra Debt Limited has launched an offer for up to $300 million in unsecured, deferrable, floating rate notes, targeting infrastructure debt investments. The notes, to be listed on the ASX as SPPHA, aim to deliver monthly income linked to BBSW plus a margin, with a seven-year maturity.

Whitebark Energy has appointed Nik Sykiotis as CEO, positioning the company to advance its strategic focus on natural hydrogen, helium, and hydrocarbons. Sykiotis’s operational expertise is expected to steer Whitebark through its next growth phase.

Stonehorse Energy’s first well in Alberta’s Ellerslie reservoir is producing ahead of schedule and below budget, prompting plans for three more wells in 2026 to deepen its foothold in Western Canada.

State Gas Limited has raised $3.2 million through convertible notes issued at a 33% premium, alongside a $0.5 million director debt conversion, to accelerate pre-development of its Rolleston West coal seam gas project following a maiden 2P reserve certification.

Eastern Gas Corporation Limited, a Pure One subsidiary, has lodged a prospectus to raise $5.5 million to advance exploration and development of its Queensland gas assets, aiming for a standalone ASX listing.

Sunstone Metals has raised $8 million through a discounted share placement to fund a scoping study and drilling at its Bramaderos Gold-Copper Project in Ecuador, while advancing strategic corporate discussions.

McLaren Minerals has successfully raised A$3.6 million through an oversubscribed entitlement offer, positioning the company to advance its McLaren titanium project in Western Australia.

The Minerals Development Company Botswana has increased its investment in Botala Energy’s Serowe coal bed methane project to approximately A$4 million, signaling strong government backing for the company’s LNG ambitions.

Bass Oil has signed a binding three-year gas sales agreement with Origin Energy for supply from the Vanessa Gas Project, marking a strategic entry into the East Coast Gas Market starting in 2026.

APA Group’s BBB credit rating is affirmed by S&P with a key modification that expands its borrowing power by over $1 billion, positioning the energy infrastructure giant for accelerated growth.

Chalice Mining’s Pre-Feasibility Study confirms the Gonneville Project as a globally significant palladium-nickel-copper mine in Western Australia, boasting robust returns and a rapid payback period.