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Auravelle Metals has enhanced its geological understanding of the Nuckulla Hill project with a detailed aerial magnetic survey, refining drill targets along the prolific Yarlbrinda Shear Zone and setting the stage for upcoming drilling campaigns.

Amplitude Energy has locked in a binding gas sales agreement with AGL Energy for 20 PJ of gas from the East Coast Supply Project, contingent on drilling results and set to start in mid-2028.

EVZ Limited has upgraded its banking facilities by replacing Commonwealth Bank with HSBC, expanding total committed credit to $15.5 million. The new arrangements offer improved terms and greater financial flexibility to support growth across its Energy & Resources and Building Products divisions.

Talisman Mining has confirmed significant near-surface gold mineralisation at its Walkers Hill and East Peak Hill projects in NSW through recent aircore drilling, alongside receiving $0.79 million in iron ore royalties and maintaining a solid cash position.

Abu Dhabi-based private equity firm Axight is set to acquire a minority stake in La Trobe Financial Group, with Brookfield Asset Management maintaining majority ownership and operational control.

New Zealand King Salmon (NZX: NZK) has sharply upgraded its FY26 earnings guidance, citing better-than-expected summer fish growth and lower mortality. The company now expects pro-forma EBITDA between $19 million and $27 million, up from $9 million to $15 million previously.

Meridian Energy's March 2026 report reveals robust retail sales growth and healthy hydro storage despite falling electricity futures prices, prompting a downward revision of FY26 capital expenditure guidance.

Contact Energy Limited has issued 4.99 million shares at NZ$9.42 each as scrip consideration to acquire a stake in King Country Energy. The shares will be escrowed for 12 months, marking a strategic expansion without a capital raise from existing shareholders.