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Wildcat Resources (ASX: WC8) has expanded its Bolt Cutter Central lithium discovery footprint beyond 2.3km with multiple high-grade spodumene intercepts, while advancing the Definitive Feasibility Study for its Tabba Tabba Project. The company maintains a strong cash position of A$43.3 million as it prepares for further drilling and development milestones.

Elixir Energy and APA Group have partnered to assess the optimal pipeline route for gas from the Lorelle pilot project to Queensland’s Wallumbilla Gas Hub, aiming to support future development decisions.

Caravel Minerals has extended its Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) deadline by three months to September 2026 to refine critical water and environmental assessments, while maintaining its regulatory approval target for the end of 2027.

Tungsten Mining NL is set to begin a 15,000-metre drilling campaign at its Watershed tungsten deposit in June 2026, aiming to better define near-surface high-grade mineralisation amid record tungsten prices.

Andromeda Metals faces uncertainty in securing cornerstone funding for its Great White Project due to Middle East geopolitical tensions, while pushing forward with its High Purity Alumina pilot plant commissioning.

Global Laser Enrichment has secured a US$98.9 million incentives package from Kentucky authorities to advance the Paducah Laser Enrichment Facility, marking a major milestone in the US nuclear fuel cycle. This support, alongside a US$28.5 million Department of Energy award, underlines the growing momentum behind Silex Systems’ laser uranium enrichment technology.

D3 Energy has raised $6.12 million through a strongly supported placement at a significant premium to its IPO price, aiming to accelerate exploration and development of its helium assets amid tightening global supply.

Lycopodium Limited has landed a major A$118 million contract to engineer and supply the Tulu Kapi Gold Project in Ethiopia, marking a significant step toward full gold production by mid-2028.

Horizon Minerals has taken a decisive step to fast-track its Black Swan Processing Hub by ordering critical long lead items, underpinning its transformation into a 2.2Mtpa gold processing facility near Kalgoorlie.

Provaris Energy has successfully raised $1.325 million through an oversubscribed placement, aiming to advance its 2026 development milestones in hydrogen and carbon dioxide storage technologies.

Investigator Silver Limited has raised A$55 million through an institutional placement to accelerate development of its Paris Silver Project, following a robust feasibility study confirming strong economics and rapid payback.

Provaris Energy reported a 59% increase in its half-year loss to $2.09 million, driven by higher project development costs amid progress in hydrogen and carbon capture technologies. The company raised over $3.5 million in capital and is advancing key milestones for its hydrogen shipping and liquid CO2 tank projects.