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Omega Oil and Gas has secured a commanding acreage position in Queensland’s Taroom Trough and fully funded an expanded drilling program to accelerate appraisal and early production.

Syrah Resources delivered a record 24kt graphite production at Balama and secured US$72 million in equity to support medium-term ramp-up and Vidalia commercialisation, navigating a complex US trade environment.

Sea Forest Limited’s 3Q26 revenue surged 92% to $1.1 million, boosted by expanding SeaFeed™ sales and a pioneering low-carbon wool launch with Theory. New cattle supply deals raise herd commitments to 131,000, underpinning growth amid supportive government policies.

Fortuna Metals has outlined a substantial exploration target of 180-240 million tonnes at 0.86-1.0% rutile grade at its Mkanda project in Malawi, advancing drilling and metallurgical testing to position itself in a tightening global titanium feedstock market.

QEM Limited is set to acquire two past-producing critical mineral projects in Idaho, backed by a $2.645 million placement. The move aligns with US efforts to secure domestic supplies of fluorspar, tungsten, and niobium amid global supply chain vulnerabilities.

Larvotto Resources is progressing the Hillgrove Antimony-Gold Project on time and budget, aiming for mid-2026 production amid rising strategic demand for antimony. The project benefits from grid power, ongoing drilling success, and government support for critical minerals.

Red Mountain Mining Ltd is set to recommence exploration at its US antimony projects following winter, supported by US government initiatives and strengthened by a new advisory appointment. The company plans systematic geological mapping and sampling across multiple projects, aiming to advance towards drill testing and resource definition.

Transurban Group's March quarter 2026 traffic update shows a 3.0% increase in average daily traffic, driven by infrastructure openings in Melbourne and North America despite ongoing macroeconomic and geopolitical challenges.

AuMEGA Metals Limited has launched a prospectus for a dual-tranche capital raising totalling approximately C$23.7 million, subject to shareholder approval, aimed at advancing its exploration programs in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

Sprintex Limited has inked an exclusive distribution agreement with ChoisTechnics Corp. to expand its hydrogen fuel cell compressor presence in South Korea, targeting key mobility and stationary markets.

Fortuna Metals Limited (ASX:FUN) reports a major high-grade rutile discovery at its Mkanda project in Malawi, positioning itself to meet rising demand from aerospace and emerging robotics sectors amid a tightening global titanium market.

The Australian Government has increased financial support thresholds for Viva Energy’s Geelong Refinery, reflecting rising operating costs and reinforcing domestic fuel security through the decade.