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Solara Minerals has reported a sharply wider FY2026 loss after impairing $3.14 million of exploration assets, while cash fell to $2.03 million. The early-stage explorer expanded its Bryah Basin portfolio but says further funding may be needed to continue exploration.

Emperor Energy has moved its Judith Gas Field closer to a targeted April 2027 appraisal well, with the VALARIS 107 rig lined up and regulatory work advancing. But the company’s auditor has highlighted a material uncertainty over its ability to continue as a going concern, with management forecasting a need to raise about $45 million through September 2027.

Empire Resources has expanded its Yuinmery exploration story with new copper, gold and PGE zones, but its FY2026 annual report carries a material uncertainty over whether the company can continue as a going concern. A $4.825 million capital raising lifted cash, yet losses and director-related debt also increased.

Mammoth Minerals expanded its Nevada exploration portfolio and drilled more than 21,000 metres at the Buster Trend, but its FY2026 report also highlights a material uncertainty over its ability to continue as a going concern. The company posted a larger loss and remains dependent on future equity funding to sustain exploration.

Finder Energy has shifted decisively from exploration towards development, with its Timor-Leste oil project backed by independent reserves, an acquired FPSO and expanded TIMOR GAP funding. The transition came at a steep cost, however, with a $30.0 million annual loss and Final Investment Decision still ahead.

West Cobar Metals ended FY2026 with more cash but a larger loss and an auditor-highlighted material uncertainty over its ability to continue without further funding. Exploration advanced across Salazar and Cobar West, but the company remains dependent on equity markets to keep its programmes moving.

Temas Resources and SAGA Metals have begun an eight-week optimisation program aimed at turning strong laboratory recoveries into a defined processing flowsheet and first high-purity titanium, vanadium and iron products. A successful stage could lead to a C$650,000-C$750,000 mini-pilot, although that funding remains subject to technical results and SAGA approval.

Lycopodium has won an approximately A$42.9 million engineering and procurement contract for Endeavour Mining’s Assafo-Dibibango gold project in Côte d’Ivoire. Work has begun, but continued execution and full implementation remain conditional on Endeavour approving its final investment decision, expected before the end of 2026.

Lake Resources has secured the primary provincial environmental permit for its Kachi lithium project in Argentina, clearing the way for detailed engineering and financing work. The approval removes a major development hurdle, but FEED, funding, RIGI approval and a final investment decision remain ahead.

Temple & Webster delivered record FY26 revenue of $664.6 million and lifted underlying EBITDA by 28%, despite a sharp fall in statutory profit after tax. The online retailer is targeting EBITDA of $33 million to $40 million in FY27 as improved margins, exclusive products and adjacent categories do more of the heavy lifting.

Boab Metals has increased the Sorby Hills mineral resource by 7% to 50.6Mt, while contained silver rises by 1.6Moz. More Measured and Indicated material now supports the mine plan, although the update does not yet change Ore Reserves, production targets or project economics.

Firebrick Pharma has approved a phased push into US retail pharmacies after Nasodine online sales grew by more than 200% in FY26. Up to six regional pharmacy groups representing about 700 stores have expressed strong interest in early orders, although no binding orders have been disclosed.