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Janus Electric has signed a non-binding MOU with ConGlobal for a proposed 20-truck Class 8 conversion pilot in Texas. A successful pilot could open a pathway to conversion, battery-swapping and servicing operations across ConGlobal’s 31 US depots, although no binding orders or commercial terms have been agreed.

Alchemy Resources has formalised a binding joint venture with Newcam Minerals, giving Newcam 60% of the Bryah Iron Ore Project and responsibility for advancing it towards feasibility. Alchemy retains a 40% interest free carried to a Decision to Mine, with drilling and environmental surveys due to begin shortly.

Carnavale Resources has completed a bankable feasibility study for its Kookynie Gold Project, outlining an 18-month open-pit operation with A$104 million in pre-tax free cash flow at a A$6,000/oz gold price. The project now has a maiden 35.6koz Ore Reserve, but still needs funding, approvals and a third-party processing deal before construction can begin.

Janus Electric has secured A$11 million in Commonwealth Bank facilities to fund working capital, equipment and production expansion as it prepares to deliver its 118-truck North American order book. The first US conversions are scheduled for 2Q FY2, subject to applicable conditions.

Supply Network is targeting around $50 million of additional revenue in FY2027 after delivering 15.5% sales growth and expanding its Multispares network across Australia and New Zealand. The next phase includes a planned $9 million Penrith branch and further capacity upgrades, although the company has not quantified the earnings return from that investment.

Bass Oil’s September-quarter production rose 21% to 23,944 barrels after Bunian 6 came online, while sales revenue reached A$2.82 million. Cash fell to A$2.07 million as drilling and development spending continued, leaving the company with an estimated two quarters of funding under its Appendix 5B calculation.

Fortescue shipped 46.8 million tonnes of iron ore in the September quarter, but sales fell 3.9Mt short as negotiations with China Mineral Resources Group remained unresolved. Costs rose, net debt climbed to US$2.8 billion and inventory is expected to increase further, even as the miner advanced its Blacksmith and green technology projects.

Vault Minerals generated $95.7 million in underlying free cash flow during the September quarter, while completing its King of the Hills Stage 2 upgrade ahead of schedule and maintaining FY27 production guidance. Operational performance was mixed, with weather, lower grades and underground constraints weighing on output at several sites.

Bass Oil’s September revenue surged to A$1.69 million as Bunian 6 drove a sharp increase in Indonesian production and Cooper Basin sales resumed. The company is now targeting first gas from Vanessa by year end, subject to regulatory approval and remaining site work.

Freehill Mining has secured A$600,000 from a placement and launched a further A$606,943 entitlement offer as September aggregate sales reached a record A$506,121. The funding will support Islón plant upgrades, working capital and permitting for the Blanco y Negro copper-gold project.

Broken Hill Mines has lifted quarterly ore processing to its highest level since 2020 and silver production to a record 102,922 ounces. The result comes as the restarted Pinnacles mine reaches its first clean high-grade bench, opening a path toward greater use of the Rasp plant.

Discovery Alaska has secured commitments for a A$900,000 placement and says Boulder Creek is ready for drilling, but its reported cash balance covers only about 2.07 quarters at the latest spending rate. The company is also progressing its proposed Cuddingwarra acquisition, with several key steps still requiring approval or completion.