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Prominence Energy outlines a disciplined, capital-efficient plan to advance its South Australian helium and natural hydrogen projects toward drilling in mid-2027, backed by low-cost exploration and strategic funding options.

Li-S Energy marked key commercial and regulatory milestones in Q2 2026, including ISO 9001:2015 certification for its lithium foil line, first commercial foil sale, and US air transport approvals for lithium-sulfur cells. The company also completed a major Battery Testing Centre expansion and began deep-ocean cell testing with MSubs.

Reach Resources has locked in a fully funded mining and milling agreement with Andel Resources at Murchison South, alongside a 30% increase in its Blue Heaven gold resource to 80,000 ounces at higher grade.

Advanced Innergy Holdings (ASX:AIH) has completed its acquisition of Matrix Composites & Engineering (ASX:MCE), significantly expanding its subsea materials manufacturing footprint in the Asia-Pacific region.

Advanced Innergy Solutions has completed its acquisition of Matrix Composites & Engineering via a members’ scheme, paying shareholders 40 cents per share and moving to delist the company from the ASX by 24 July 2026.

Evolution Energy Minerals (ASX:EV1) is poised to begin its maiden drilling campaign at the Chikundo Copper Project, while advancing a modular development plan for its Chilalo Graphite Project targeting first production in 2027.

Sunrise Energy Metals is fast-tracking studies to triple scandium oxide production at its Syerston project, aiming to meet soaring global demand and secure supply outside China. The initial 60tpa development targets commercial production in 2028, while the expanded 180tpa plan remains flexible and contingent on market signals.

Latrobe Magnesium (ASX: LMG) is set for leadership change with Robert Stein stepping in as CEO from October 2026, while Peter Mizera takes charge of the Construction Committee, underpinning the company’s push towards magnesium metal production.

Investigator Silver has moved the Paris Silver Project decisively from study to execution, bolstered by a strong cash position and key executive hires to drive development and financing.

Viridis Mining's Colossus Demonstration Plant has exceeded metallurgical recovery rates assumed in its Pre-Feasibility Study, operating continuously with promising implications for project economics and financing.

Ardea Resources pushes back the completion of its Kalgoorlie Nickel Project DFS to pursue optimisation opportunities, while securing strong multi-level government backing and maintaining a robust financial position.

Maritana Minerals has locked in temporary and permanent accommodation solutions to underpin workforce needs for its Black Swan Processing Hub and nearby gold projects, with camps set to be operational from August 2026 and early 2027.