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Barton Gold Holdings has launched Phase 2 drilling at its Tunkillia Gold Project, aiming to upgrade resources and fast-track a mining lease application by year-end. The project’s strong economics and rising gold and silver prices underpin an optimistic development outlook.

Jupiter Mines has announced a modest interim dividend of 0.55 cents per share for H1 FY2026, reflecting ongoing shareholder returns despite a lower payout ratio compared to previous years.

Strike Energy reports a significant 35% increase in the Benchmark Reserve Capacity Price for 2028/29, alongside strong construction progress at its South Erregulla Power Project, signalling robust prospects for WA’s energy transition.

Reliance Worldwide Corporation has announced an additional A$120 million on-market share buy-back, reinforcing its confidence in the company’s strategy and financial health.

Meridian Energy’s February 2026 report reveals below-average hydro inflows but robust water storage and growing retail customer base, highlighting resilience amid weather challenges and market fluctuations.

MC Mining reports a modest improvement in half-year losses despite declining coal production and revenue, while advancing its Makhado Project and suspending Uitkomst operations to curb cash losses.

Mount Hope Mining Limited has reported progress in its Mt Solitary gold prospect drilling while posting a $1.14 million loss for the half-year ended December 2025. The company’s exploration efforts continue to focus on resource growth in the southern Cobar Basin.

Aquirian Limited advances its Drillforce subsidiary with new technology and equipment while mutually ending a planned joint venture with Topgroup, who remains a strategic shareholder.

Forte Energy has completed a major acquisition of oil leases in Alaska’s National Petroleum Reserve, with technical work underway on the promising Harrier Prospect and cost-saving lease fee suspensions boosting near-term flexibility.

Australian Oil Company Limited has formalised a 12-month crude oil lifting agreement with IOR Energy for its Emu Apple Oil Field, paving the way for steady cash flow and further development in the Surat Basin.

Aura Energy has postponed its strategic transaction for the Häggån project due to an ongoing Swedish government inquiry into alum shale mining and current market conditions, while retaining full ownership and commitment to the project.

Challenger Limited has updated its dividend announcement, confirming the suspension of its Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP) for the current period. Shareholders will receive a fully franked cash dividend of AUD 0.155 per share on 24 March 2026.