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Brightstar Resources and Aurumin Limited have entered live merger discussions to consolidate their Central Sandstone tenements, aiming to create a major gold development project with a combined resource of approximately 2.4 million ounces. The proposed scrip deal offers Aurumin shareholders a premium, though completion remains uncertain pending due diligence.

Horseshoe Metals Limited has requested a voluntary suspension of its shares on the ASX to complete a capital raising, with trading expected to resume by 1 July 2025.

3D Energi Limited has updated its prospective gas resource estimates in the Otway Basin, revealing a substantial 9.2 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) of gross recoverable gas across 51 prospects. The company is gearing up for a multi-well drilling campaign in 2025 targeting near-term commercialisation opportunities to bolster East Coast energy security.

Kinterra has increased its takeover offer for New World Resources to A$0.062 per share, positioning its bid as superior and less conditional than rival Central Metals Asia’s scheme proposal. With a significant stake and strategic moves underway, the battle for NWR ownership intensifies.

TMK Energy is set to drill a new pilot well at its Gurvantes XXXV Coal Seam Gas Project and is making headway in securing strategic partnerships, particularly with Chinese companies experienced in horizontal drilling and fracking.

Alligator Energy has completed a $17.25 million placement to fund critical development and exploration activities at its Samphire Uranium Project in South Australia, setting the stage for key milestones through 2026.

Lightning Minerals Ltd has resumed trading on the ASX following its announcement of a proposed acquisition and capital raising, signaling renewed investor interest.

Superloop Limited has raised its FY25 underlying EBITDA guidance to at least $91 million, significantly surpassing earlier forecasts and signaling robust business momentum.

SciDev Limited has secured $21.5 million in new contracts and renewals across oil & gas, mining, and PFAS remediation sectors, boosting its FY26 revenue guidance to $120-$140 million.

Lightning Minerals has inked a binding deal to acquire Lotus Minerals, gaining advanced gold and copper projects in Queensland and New South Wales, with drilling set to commence within eight weeks. This strategic move diversifies its portfolio and taps into buoyant commodity markets.

Strickland Metals has agreed to sell its Yandal Gold Project to Gateway Mining for A$45 million in equity, enabling a strategic pivot to its substantial Rogozna Project in Serbia. Shareholders will receive most of the Gateway shares through an in-specie distribution, maintaining exposure to Yandal’s future potential.

Anson Resources has partnered with POSCO Holdings to develop a demonstration plant for Direct Lithium Extraction at the Green River Lithium Project, aiming to validate new technology and boost US lithium supply.