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KGL Resources says its Jervois copper project is funded through construction and ramp-up after a US$300 million Wheaton agreement and a post-year-end A$300 million equity raising. The company is now targeting a final investment decision in the second half of 2026 and first copper concentrate in 2028, while its annual report highlights the execution risks still attached to that timetable.

Tivan has secured a 50 km² exploration concession immediately north of its Turiscai project in Timor-Leste, subject to formal regulatory grant. The addition would lift the project to eight licences covering approximately 394 km² ahead of planned maiden drilling in the fourth quarter.

Emperor Energy has signed a term sheet to secure the Valaris 107 jack-up rig for its Judith-2 appraisal well, targeted for April 2027. The deal commits US$3.5 million before the full drilling contract is finalised, while environmental approval remains outstanding.

Brightstar Resources has secured over A$380 million in funding to fully finance its Goldfields Project, commencing construction of a 1.5Mtpa Laverton processing plant with first gold targeted mid-2027, while expanding its Sandstone resource base to 2.9Moz.

Simble Solutions has demonstrated its NanoSensor platform detecting volatile organic compounds at molecular sensitivity, marking a key step towards commercial gas sensing applications integrated with its digital platforms.

Resolute Mining’s half year profit more than doubled to $162.6 million, buoyed by soaring gold prices that offset a 31% drop in production. The company advances its Doropo project with key approvals and secures robust local financing.

Cleanaway Waste Management reported a 13.5% revenue increase and 14.2% underlying EBIT growth in FY26 despite a statutory profit drop, advancing its Blueprint 2030 2.0 strategy and facing a $9.4 billion takeover bid.

Whitehaven Coal reported a 29% drop in underlying net profit to $227 million for FY26, despite record safety outcomes and successful debt refinancing that lowered funding costs and extended maturities.

HyTerra's McCoy-1 well production test in Kansas reveals low gas saturation but notable helium concentrations, prompting a pause on further testing at the site as the company refines its geologic hydrogen strategy.

Finder Energy has secured key regulatory approval for its KTJ Project in Timor-Leste and raised $27 million to advance development, positioning for a Final Investment Decision in Q3 2026.

Emu NL has launched its largest drilling program yet at the Georgetown Copper Project, backed by a recent A$2.98 million capital raise. The company aims to systematically test high-priority copper targets at Yataga Valley following improved geological modeling.

Ramelius Resources delivered solid June quarter results, hitting 53,466 ounces at an AISC of A$1,973/oz and generating A$138.3 million in underlying free cash flow. The company met full-year guidance for the sixth consecutive year, advanced key projects, and progressed a major asset sale.