Latest Resource Appraisal News

Omega Oil and Gas has inked a binding Letter of Intent with Helmerich & Payne for a cutting-edge drilling rig to spearhead its expansive 2026/27 Taroom Trough appraisal program, aiming to unlock significant unconventional gas and liquids resources.

Fitzroy River Corporation reported steady royalty income for the June quarter and highlighted significant progress on several royalty projects, including government approvals for Buru Energy’s Rafael Gas Project and a major equity raise for Endura Mining’s Snowy River Gold development.

Buru Energy secured key government approvals and identified a promising new gas prospect beneath its Rafael field, while raising $4.4 million to fund development activities. The company is gearing up for a Final Investment Decision in 3Q 2026, aiming for first material cash flow by 2028.

Fulcrum Lithium’s Phase 2 drilling at Alkali Flats in Nevada reveals thick, high-grade lithium claystone mineralisation over a large area, advancing the project toward resource definition.

Buru Energy has secured environmental approval for its 2026 Rafael resource appraisal drilling campaign, a crucial step toward final investment and first cashflows by 2028.

Bridgeport Energy reports stable petroleum reserves of 4.1 million barrels of oil equivalent and 4.9 million barrels of contingent resources as of July 2025, underpinning its ongoing production and future gas development plans.

Buru Energy advances its Rafael Gas Project in Western Australia with a focus on sustainable growth, targeting a final investment decision in 2026 and production start in 2028. The project aims to supply local power generation with trucked LNG and condensate, replacing costly imports.

Noble Helium has upgraded its North Rukwa helium resource estimate by nearly 30%, driven by fresh data and a refined charge model, setting the stage for a targeted drilling campaign.

Blue Energy’s subsidiary Eureka Petroleum has been granted two significant Potential Commercial Areas in Queensland’s North Bowen Basin, alongside a renewal of its ATP 814 exploration permit. These awards position the company to advance substantial gas resources toward production.

Omega Oil and Gas has confirmed an extensive oil and gas system in Queensland’s Taroom Trough through high-quality logging at its Canyon-2 well, with DFIT testing now underway to further evaluate reservoir potential.

Tamboran Resources Corporation posted a $20 million net loss for the half year ending December 31, 2024, reflecting intensified exploration and development activities in the Beetaloo Basin amid no revenue generation. The company’s cash reserves declined to $59.4 million, underscoring the pressing need for additional capital to fund ongoing projects.