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Jupiter Energy remained operationally cashflow positive in FY2026, but its cash position weakened sharply as revenue declined and drilling plans remained dependent on new funding. The Kazakhstan oil producer also carried US$13.87 million of interest-free promissory note debt after a post-year-end repayment.

Barys Resources reported a wider A$2.30 million loss for FY2026 as it secured two gold exploration licences in Kazakhstan but made no progress at its Niger uranium project. With A$2.06 million in cash at year-end, the company is now pursuing a partially underwritten A$2.6 million entitlement offer to fund its next phase of exploration.

Lindian Resources has crossed a significant operational threshold, moving Kangankunde in Malawi from construction into active mining while targeting first production in Q4 2026. The transition was funded by A$191.5 million in placements, but the company still faces the harder test of commissioning, downstream integration and cash discipline.

Lindian Resources says its Kangankunde rare earths project in Malawi has stockpiled about 125,000 tonnes of ore ahead of schedule as construction shifts toward commissioning and first monazite concentrate targeted by year-end. The company also lifted the annual base salaries of its two senior executives to A$1 million each.

Sarytogan Graphite has confirmed copper mineralisation across the full 452.5-metre length of its third diamond hole at Ilksan in Kazakhstan. The result strengthens the porphyry interpretation, although the 0.063% copper average is notably below the two nearby holes.

Cygnus Metals’ proposed takeover by Central Asia Metals has been pushed into October after a required Kazakhstan regulatory approval remained outstanding. The revised timetable targets scheme implementation on 27 October, but the dates remain conditional.

Barys Resources has opened a 1-for-1 renounceable entitlement offer priced at $0.01 a share, targeting gross proceeds of up to approximately $2.6 million. The partially underwritten raise is scheduled to close on 7 October 2026.

Cygnus has cleared the remaining conditions tied to its options and share rights, but Central Asia Metals now expects Kazakhstan approval after the scheduled 23 September court date. The proposed takeover timetable will be pushed back, with approval currently expected by 12 October.

Cygnus Metals shareholders delivered overwhelming proxy support for Central Asia Metals’ proposed takeover, but the transaction still faces a Kazakhstan regulatory decision and possible court-date delay. Final poll results were not included in the chairman’s address and are expected separately.

Memphasys has signed a three-year exclusive distribution agreement covering the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Kazakhstan, with minimum purchases worth approximately A$674,000. The deal expands Felix’s European footprint while adding dedicated commercial leadership in the region.

Sarytogan Graphite has intersected 318 metres of copper mineralisation from surface at its Ilksan prospect in central Kazakhstan, including a higher-grade 15.2-metre zone grading 0.40% copper. The result extends the system identified in an earlier hole, with assays from a deeper 452-metre hole due in the coming weeks.

Barys Resources is seeking up to A$2.64 million through a 1-for-1 entitlement offer priced at a 41% discount, with most proceeds earmarked for Kazakhstan gold exploration. But only A$800,000 is underwritten, leaving the final funding outcome and potential dilution dependent on shareholder participation.