Latest Operational Milestones News

Li-S Energy reported a reduced net loss of $4.9 million in FY26, propelled by major technological advances and a $7.8 million ARENA grant to scale manufacturing. The company secured key regulatory approvals and expanded strategic defence partnerships, positioning itself at the forefront of sovereign lithium sulfur battery supply.

Medallion Metals has raised A$60 million through a targeted placement, boosting its liquidity to about A$175 million and enabling accelerated development of its Ravensthorpe Gold Project and drilling programs in Western Australia.

NAOS Emerging Opportunities Company Limited (ASX: NCC) delivered a robust FY26 with a 2416% surge in after-tax profit and an 18.7% portfolio return, outperforming the benchmark by over 10%. The company raised its fully franked dividend by 5%, signaling confidence amid a challenging market.

Brookside Energy has successfully installed intermediate casing and landed the curve in the Woodford Shale at its Whalers well, progressing drilling into the lateral section as part of its two-well Suttles pad program in Oklahoma’s Anadarko Basin.

NAOS Ex-50 Opportunities Company Limited reported a $3.09 million after-tax loss for FY26 but raised its dividend by 5% and continued an active share buyback, reflecting confidence despite portfolio underperformance.

BHP Group Limited’s 2026 US Annual Report (Form 20-F) filed with the SEC details robust production across key assets, disciplined capital allocation, and advances in sustainability and leadership transition.

BauMart Holdings has secured $244,463 through a placement of over 24 million shares at one cent each, aiming to bolster its BuildMart Modular operations and general working capital.

Mandrake Resources has started extracting bulk lithium brine from the Evelyn Chambers #1 well, advancing its Utah Lithium Project and providing critical data for future development.

Red Sky Energy reports progress on its Innamincka Dome drilling campaign, with civil works nearing completion for Yarrow wells and access approvals secured for the Willowie 2 appraisal well. Spud dates are set for late August and mid-October 2026, respectively.

Minbos Resources has expanded its capital raise to A$6 million, reflecting robust investor appetite to support the Cabinda Phosphate Project’s critical development phase.

Argent BioPharma's licensing partner Splash Beverage Group has launched the US veterinary development program for CannEpil®, targeting companion-animal oncology and chronic pain. Led by industry veteran Dr Hunter Land, the initiative follows a defined FDA regulatory pathway and could broaden CannEpil®’s commercial footprint beyond human neurology.

AuKing Mining has secured a full underwriting agreement with GBA Capital to guarantee raising approximately $9.14 million through the exercise of nearly 305 million unlisted options expiring in April 2027.