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3D Energi has commenced drilling the Essington-1 well offshore Victoria, aiming to unlock a combined gross mean prospective gas resource of 262 billion cubic feet. This marks the start of a pivotal exploration phase in the Otway Basin to bolster Australia’s East Coast gas supply.

Vulcan Energy has obtained the final permit to build its commercial Lithium Extraction Plant in Landau, Germany, marking a major milestone for its Phase One Lionheart Project. This integrated geothermal and lithium facility aims to supply sustainable lithium for half a million electric vehicles annually.

Jade Gas Holdings has appointed industry veteran Chris Newport as Managing Director to spearhead its transition from exploration to production in Mongolia’s coal bed methane sector. Newport’s extensive global experience is expected to accelerate the company’s commercialisation efforts ahead of first gas output.

Infinity Mining has partnered with Orivium Global to deploy a cutting-edge metal recovery technology at its historic Cangai copper project, aiming to transform waste into valuable resources with minimal environmental impact.

New Frontier Minerals has finalised drill targets for a maiden reverse circulation program at its Harts Range Heavy Rare Earth and Niobium Project, with regulatory approvals imminent and drilling poised to begin.

Mandrake Resources has signed a non-binding Letter of Intent to supply lithium chloride to US refinery Stardust Power, marking a strategic step in the US push for domestic critical minerals.

Westpac Banking Corporation reported a solid $6.9 billion statutory net profit for 2025, maintaining strong capital and credit quality while increasing dividends. The bank’s ongoing transformation and disciplined growth underpin its outlook amid evolving economic conditions.

Greenvale Energy’s maiden drilling at the Oasis Uranium Project delivers multiple high-grade uranium intercepts, while the company expands its tenure in the Northern Territory’s prolific Pine Creek region.

Genmin Limited has made significant progress on its Baniaka iron ore project in Gabon, with PowerChina submitting competitive engineering and construction proposals and the company securing A$15 million in director-related loans during the quarter.

Strike Resources advances its high-grade Apurímac Iron Ore Project amid political upheaval in Peru, while its Lithium Energy stake pushes forward with key acquisitions and exploration despite ASX suspension.

Resources & Energy Group Limited (REZ) has secured approval to expand gold vat leach production at its East Menzies Gold Project, transitioning from trial to commercial scale. The company also announced a maiden JORC 2012 Inferred Mineral Resource at Gigante Grande, underpinning future growth.

Evolution Energy Minerals has successfully raised A$1.75 million through a fully underwritten rights issue, accelerating its Chilalo Graphite Project timeline to first ore production by October 2027. The company is also advancing exploration at its Chikundo copper project while streamlining operations.