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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.

Anax Metals has completed a $2.4 million strategic placement with mining group Gold Valley at a 37.5% premium, while securing a $3.5 million loan to repay convertible notes, positioning the Whim Creek copper project for near-term development.

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.

Antares Metals Limited (ASX, AM5) has announced a significant acquisition of gold and base metals assets in Western Australia, positioning itself for a maiden drilling campaign in early 2026.

Andean Silver Limited has raised A$30 million through a placement and aims to raise an additional A$3 million via a Share Purchase Plan to fund accelerated drilling and development at its Cerro Bayo Silver-Gold Project in Chile.

Antares Metals (ASX – AM5) announces the acquisition of full interests in two promising Western Australian gold and copper-zinc projects, backed by a $2 million capital raise to fund exploration and drilling in early 2026.

Cobalt Blue Holdings has raised $5.3 million through a discounted placement to advance its Kwinana Cobalt Refinery and Broken Hill projects, reinforcing its position in the critical minerals sector.

Ovanti Limited’s US subsidiary has secured a key partnership with Mastercard’s Finicity to enhance its upcoming Flote BNPL platform, aiming to revolutionize consumer finance with real-time data insights.

Novatti Group’s investment in AUDC Pty Ltd, issuer of the AUDD stablecoin, has nearly doubled in value following a $5 million Pre-Series A funding round led by a major global institutional investor.

National Storage REIT has entered a definitive agreement to be acquired by a Brookfield and GIC-led consortium for $2.86 per security, valuing the company at $4 billion. The Board unanimously recommends the scheme, pending shareholder and regulatory approvals.

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.

NH3 Clean Energy has signed a pivotal Memorandum of Understanding with Japan’s ITOCHU Corporation to develop clean ammonia bunkering operations in Western Australia’s Pilbara region and across the Asia Pacific by 2030.