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Australian Oil Company (ASX:AOK) has kicked off Phase 1 development in Queensland's Surat Oil Basin, completing well interventions at Emu Apple-1 and revising plans for Riverslea-3 to boost production and exploration.

Altair Minerals has strengthened its exploration leadership by appointing Dr. Sonia Scarselli as Specialist Advisor and forming a joint Technical Committee with Endeavour Mining to accelerate its Greater Oko Project in Guyana.

ARN Media has resolved its Federal Court dispute with Kyle Sandilands through a $12.09 million settlement, ending a high-profile legal battle while maintaining a revenue share from Sandilands' new media venture.

Strategic Elements Ltd has received $1.2 million in applications under its Share Purchase Plan, surpassing its initial $1 million target and raising the cap to $2.5 million. The extra funds will accelerate development of its moisture-powered Energy Ink™ and operational intelligence platform EdgeiQ™.

ACDC Metals has opened a non-renounceable entitlement offer aiming to raise $1.56 million through new shares priced at 5 cents each, accompanied by free attaching options exercisable at 7.5 cents within two years.

Strategic Elements Limited is raising up to $1 million via a Share Purchase Plan (SPP) at 3.5 cents per share, with attaching options exercisable at 4 cents, to fuel development in Energy Ink™ and Stealth Technologies.

Redcastle Resources has secured A$2 million through a discounted share placement aimed at accelerating exploration and advancing its development projects across its Eastern Goldfields portfolio.

Prestal Holdings plans to sell its core Hampers with Bite business to Gourmet Brands for up to $1 million, pending shareholder approval. The sale aims to free capital for new acquisitions but places pressure on Prestal to meet ASX compliance within six months.

DGR Global has invested $3 million in Savannah Goldfields through a $1.5 million gold production royalty and a $1.5 million share placement, securing a foothold in North Queensland’s gold sector with potential for significant cash flow and exploration upside.

Multistack International reversed a $1.68 million loss to report a $2.26 million profit in 2025, driven by $4 million in settlement and asset disposal income. The company plans to exit its loss-making Australian operations through a share disposal while exploring new business avenues.

Invictus Energy is gearing up for a pivotal drilling campaign in Zimbabwe's Cabora Bassa Basin, targeting a multi-Tcf gas and condensate resource that could reshape Southern Africa's energy landscape.

Australian Oil Company Limited (ASX: AOK) has secured $2.03 million through a two-tranche placement to accelerate oil production and exploration in Queensland's Surat Basin, alongside potential new ventures and Californian operations.