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Empire Energy Group is advancing its Carpentaria-5H well hydraulic stimulation scheduled for June 2025, alongside preparations for the Carpentaria Gas Plant construction, aiming to commence gas sales from EP187 by late 2025 or early 2026.

The Star Entertainment Group reported a 9% revenue decline to $271 million in Q3 FY25 alongside a $21 million EBITDA loss, driven by seasonal factors and operational challenges. The company is advancing strategic investments and joint venture exits amid ongoing liquidity pressures and regulatory hurdles.

Lode Resources has reported exceptional high-grade antimony and silver drill results from its Montezuma Project in Tasmania, alongside commencing a substantial 50-60 hole drilling program to expand the deposit.

Blue Energy has resolved a significant legal hurdle by securing an amended Environmental Authority for its Sapphire asset, enabling progression of the Petroleum Lease 1034 and continued pilot production testing despite operational interruptions.

Vintage Energy reported a dip in quarterly sales and production but achieved cost savings and secured a key permit renewal, positioning itself for a production uplift program despite recent flooding delays.

Austral Gold’s Q1 2025 report reveals a 15.4% drop in gold equivalent production at its Guanaco mine due to mine depletion and mill repairs, while refurbishment advances at Casposo aim to boost future output.

Tombador Iron Limited reported a modest cash increase to AUD 10.9 million in the March quarter, driven by royalty income from its sold Tombador project, while progressing the acquisition of the Colomi Iron Project in Brazil and preparing for ASX re-listing.

Resource Base Limited has bolstered its portfolio with two new tenements in the Gawler Craton, South Australia, while managing a modest cash reserve of $0.93 million and raising $45,300 through a loyalty option offer.

Mayur Resources has completed a significant $100.1 million capital raise and secured $115 million in debt to fully fund its Central Lime Project in Papua New Guinea, while progressing construction and community agreements. The company is also rebranding to Pacific Lime and Cement Limited to reflect its new strategic focus.

IPB Petroleum Limited has secured a crucial two-year extension on its WA-424-P permit in the Browse Basin, enabling continued exploration and development of its Gwydion asset while maintaining a solid cash position of AUD 1.487 million.

ADX Energy reported a 13% rise in Austrian production and a 15% increase in sales revenue for Q1 2025, while Welchau-1 well testing remains suspended pending legal review. The company also secured a key Italian gas exploration permit, positioning for growth across Europe.

Midas Minerals has identified multiple drill-ready gold targets at its Newington Project in Western Australia, with drilling planned for the September quarter pending approvals. Meanwhile, exploration continues at the Challa Project as assay results are awaited.