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Cue Energy Resources has obtained a decade-long extension for its Maari oilfield permit in New Zealand, enabling continued production and resource optimisation through to 2037. The move follows a recent surge in output, marking the highest monthly production in over five years.

PolarX Limited has struck a significant joint venture deal with Northern Star Resources, enabling the gold producer to earn up to a 70% interest in the Alaska Range Project through staged investments totaling US$39 million. This partnership aims to accelerate exploration and resource expansion at key copper and gold deposits in Alaska.

Karoon Energy reported a 4% production increase in H1 2025 but saw underlying net profit after tax plunge 61%, driven by lower sales volumes and pricing. The company upgraded Baúna Project reserves by 35% and extended field life by seven years, while preparing for a CEO transition.

Ark Mines is advancing its Stage-3 drilling program at the Sandy Mitchell Rare Earths project ahead of schedule, targeting a substantial increase in measured resources to underpin a Pre-Feasibility Study in early 2026.

NIMY Resources is set to release its maiden JORC Inferred Resource for gallium at the Mons Project in Western Australia, amid promising copper exploration results and strategic US market partnerships.

Basin Energy has agreed to acquire NeoDys Limited, gaining a dominant uranium and rare earth portfolio in northwest Queensland, fully funded to commence drilling in late 2025.

Horizon Oil and its partners have secured a ten-year extension for the Maari oilfield permit in New Zealand, enabling continued production and strategic planning through 2037. This comes as the field hits its highest output in over five years.

L1 Long Short Fund Limited reported a net profit after tax of $99.52 million for FY2025, down 42% year-on-year, yet continues its steady dividend growth with a fully franked final dividend of 6.5 cents per share.

Blackstone Minerals has entered a strategic joint venture with Vietnam’s Xuan Loc Tho Co. Ltd. to develop the Ta Khoa Nickel Project and Refinery, significantly reducing holding costs while maintaining exposure to nickel’s upside.

RAM Essential Services Property Fund reported solid FY25 results, highlighting portfolio growth, strategic capital recycling, and a clear transition towards a pure healthcare real estate focus.

RAM Essential Services Property Fund (REP) reported solid FY25 results, maintaining stable occupancy and delivering steady income while progressing its shift to a healthcare-focused REIT. The fund also announced a key board appointment as it looks ahead to further growth.

M3 Mining Limited has announced a significant leadership renewal alongside a strategic review aimed at streamlining operations, reducing costs, and focusing on high-value exploration assets.