Latest Regional Infrastructure News

Lion Energy has locked in funding and government approval for its Bula Karang-1 well in Indonesia, targeting a September spud, while winding down its hydrogen project to focus on core upstream oil and gas activities.

NH3 Clean Energy has completed critical environmental surveys for its WAH2 Project, confirming no threatened species or ecological communities in the development area. This milestone supports upcoming State and Commonwealth approval submissions, advancing the project towards its final investment decision.

Ovanti appoints two early Afterpay executives to its Advisory Board as it prepares to relaunch its BNPL platforms IOUPAY and myIOU, targeting rapid growth in Southeast Asia and beyond.

Great Bear Exploration is gearing up for a major 2026 field campaign at its vast Great Bear Project in Canada, armed with fresh high-grade assay results and a cutting-edge airborne geophysics survey to refine drill targets.

Star Minerals has begun mining at its Tumblegum South Gold Project with high-grade gold intercepts confirmed, while also expanding its footprint by securing a large new exploration project near Merredin in Western Australia.

Kinetiko Energy is progressing rapidly from exploration to production with a major onshore gas discovery in South Africa, targeting first commercial compressed natural gas by late 2027 through a phased, capital-efficient development.

Corazon Mining has secured the Chalice Gold Project from Westgold, marking its shift to a gold developer with a 191,000oz resource and a $16.5 million capital raise to fund an aggressive drilling campaign.

Nexus Minerals has acquired Northern Star’s remaining 10% stake in the Pinnacles Gold Project, boosting its ownership to 100% and ending the joint venture. The deal includes a 1.5% net smelter return royalty payable to Northern Star, with an option to buy back part of it.

Metal Hawk has secured two contested exploration licences at its Mt Percy Gold Project, boosting its presence along the Keith-Kilkenny Shear Zone and expanding its northeast Goldfields portfolio.

Aureka Limited has completed a Concept Level Study for its Comstock Gold & Silver Project, selecting the Walkers Pit as the preferred site for a low capital, fast-start mining operation. The company has lodged a Prospecting Licence application and is advancing an infill drilling program to upgrade its 56,000-ounce inferred resource.

Catalina Resources has kicked off a 1,500-sample soil sampling program at its Kirkalocka Gold Project, marking a key step towards drilling and potential resource expansion in Western Australia's Mid-West region.

Galilee Energy has raised the drilling derrick at its Zydeco-1 well in Louisiana, marking the last major pre-spud milestone. Drilling is set for early July 2026, aiming at a substantial Gulf Coast gas-condensate resource with rapid commercialisation potential.