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Botala Energy’s Pitse Pilot well 3.5B in Botswana is producing 200 barrels of water per day with measurable casing pressure despite limited reservoir drawdown, signalling effective stimulation and promising progress toward commercial coal bed methane production.

Comet Ridge has raised $40 million through a placement and $875,750 via a share purchase plan to fund the acquisition of Santos’ remaining stake in the Mahalo Gas Project and progress development activities.

Jade Gas Holdings has secured regulatory approvals for Mongolia’s first coal bed methane reserves, completed a A$12 million capital raise, and signed a non-binding A$1.1 billion collaboration agreement to fund initial development of its Red Lake gasfield.

Equus Energy has completed a critical Pre-FEED study for its Equus Gas Project, confirming two cost-effective development pathways and initiating commercial partnerships. The company also strengthened its board and maintains a solid cash position heading into FEED.

Elixir Energy has advanced its Queensland Taroom Trough gas projects with successful stimulation and flow testing at Lorelle-3H, a new contingent resource booking at ATP2057, and a pipeline feasibility agreement with APA Group.

Brightstar Resources has greenlit full-scale construction of its Goldfields Project with all key approvals in place, targeting first gold in mid-2027 while boosting its Sandstone resource base to 2.9 million ounces.

Heavy Minerals Limited’s Pre-Feasibility Study for its Port Gregory Garnet Project delivers a robust 24-year mine life with a maiden Ore Reserve and a post-tax NPV of A$322.8 million, highlighting a low-capital, high-return industrial mineral operation.

Woodside Energy reported a 28% jump in Q2 operating revenue to $4.185 billion, propelled by a 35% rise in average realised prices despite a 9% dip in production volumes. Key LNG projects Scarborough, Trion, and Louisiana LNG progressed on schedule and budget, while Woodside increased its Browse Joint Venture stake to 41.27%.

Develop Global (ASX:DVP) posted a record June quarter with Woodlawn copper-zinc production up 47%, supported by a US$400 million Trafigura financing deal that underpins its Sulphur Springs and Pioneer Dome projects.

Santos Limited edged up production by 3% in Q2 2026, with Barossa hitting 97% of planned output and Pikka phase 1 moving toward plateau. Sales revenue rose 6% to $1.35 billion, while free cash flow impacts from commissioning are expected to reverse in H2.

Energy World Corporation is progressing on its US$350 million turbine sale to Hallador Energy with equipment packing underway and funds partially received. The company is also refining its Pagbilao LNG terminal strategy while facing challenges in divesting Australian assets.

Horizon Gold's Definitive Feasibility Study for the Gum Creek Project outlines a robust 10-year open pit mine plan with strong financial returns and production targets, setting the stage for a Final Investment Decision in mid-2027.