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88 Energy is gearing up to drill its Augusta-1 exploration well in Alaska’s North Slope, targeting a stacked oil resource estimated at 133.7 million barrels gross unrisked. The company has secured key operational assets and is progressing farm-out talks to share drilling risks ahead of the planned Q1 2027 spud.

Tanami Gold has launched a fully underwritten $70.5 million renounceable rights issue priced at 6 cents per share, aiming to finance its 50% stake in the Central Tanami Project. The offer is open to eligible shareholders across select jurisdictions and runs until 27 May 2026.

88 Energy has upgraded its South Prudhoe Project prospective resources by 35%, adding a maiden Brookian reservoir estimate and increasing Ivishak resources by 44%, setting the stage for its high-impact Augusta-1 well in Alaska next year.

Viridis Mining has delivered strong infill drilling results at its Colossus Rare Earth Project, boosting resource confidence and underpinning an imminent resource and reserve upgrade ahead of a Final Investment Decision in Q3 2026.

Alice Queen Limited has clarified the allocation of funds from its $5.77 million rights issue, dedicating over half to Horn Island exploration, while confirming director Jianying Wang’s stake will remain substantial post-raise.

Megaport’s Latitude.sh subsidiary has secured three major AI infrastructure contracts worth USD 183 million, backed by a USD 101 million capital expenditure commitment, reinforcing its role in the global AI compute ecosystem.

Diablo Resources has completed the first tranche of a placement, raising $764,400 through 58.8 million shares at 1.3 cents each, with a shareholder meeting planned in June to approve a further $2.7 million raise.

Australian Mines has reaffirmed strong economics for its Flemington Scandium Project, highlighting a robust 28-year mine life and significant leverage to scandium price scenarios.

Audalia Resources has secured $450,000 through a share placement to push forward mining design and regulatory approvals at its Medcalf Project.

Native Mineral Resources (ASX:NMR) has raised A$3.5 million through a convertible note with existing investor Lind Global Fund III LP, aiming to reduce debt and support operational cash flow.

Andromeda Metals has secured a $1.66 million cash refund from the Australian Government's R&D Tax Incentive program, reflecting $3.4 million of eligible expenditure tied to its Great White Project.

Pure Resources has demonstrated that its Carbon Nanotube Fibre (CNTF) achieves thermal conductivity up to 600 W/m·K, outperforming copper by 1.5 times and aluminium by up to 3 times, positioning it as a breakthrough for AI, defence, and high-power electronics cooling.