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Botala Energy confirms encouraging reservoir permeability at its Serowe-3.5B well in Botswana, setting the stage for hydraulic stimulation and production testing that could unlock commercial gas flows.

SSH Group’s FY26 revenue jumps 20% on a statutory basis and 75% pro forma following the EMS acquisition, marking a transformational growth phase.

Alara Resources (ASX:AUQ) is seeking to raise $3.84 million through a pro-rata non-renounceable entitlement offer, partially underwritten by major shareholder ATI. The funds will primarily support exploration and working capital amid ongoing operational progress at its Oman copper projects.

WA Gold has completed seven diamond drill holes at Abercromby, advancing its resource definition and feasibility study toward a potential gold mining operation with assay results due this month.

Ryder Capital posted a robust 33.53% pre-tax NTA return for FY26, far outpacing market benchmarks, and announced a fully franked 12 cents per share dividend for FY27, underscoring confidence in its small-cap portfolio.

European Metals Holdings has revealed preliminary testwork results indicating a potential switch to a tunnel kiln for its Cinovec Lithium Project, promising substantial capital and operating cost savings alongside a reduced carbon footprint.

Larvotto Resources has pushed back against Austral Resources’ non-binding indicative offer for Hammer Metals, underscoring the superior certainty and benefits of its binding scheme to acquire Hammer.

WhiteHawk has landed a 90-day sole-source contract worth A$356,000 to deploy its Cyber Risk Radar in a major U.S. Government cyber resilience program, supporting around 400 organisations. This initial foothold could unlock wider adoption across critical infrastructure sectors.

Lithium Universe (ASX: LU7) has made significant progress in its Silver Extraction PV Recycling (SEPR) project by developing a microwave-based delamination process that preserves valuable solar panel materials and reduces energy use. The company is also advancing its lithium refinery plans in North America.

Patriot Resources’ maiden drilling at the Tonic prospect in Zambia has unveiled a new high-grade copper-silver-zinc-cobalt discovery, validating its exploration model and opening avenues for further resource growth near key infrastructure.

Adairs posts 3.7% sales growth in FY26 but underlying EBIT dips 1.3%, weighed down by Focus on Furniture's ongoing struggles and a substantial non-cash impairment.

Ioneer has signed non-binding MOUs with Korea’s KIND and Hyundai Engineering, edging closer to a Final Investment Decision for its Rhyolite Ridge lithium-boron project in Nevada.

New Age Exploration (ASX: NAE) has kicked off its maiden field program at the Wallah Silver Project in NSW, progressing permitting and contractor selection for Phase 1 drilling, while sharpening targets through historic data reprocessing ahead of Phase 2 drilling planned for late Q3 2026.

CZR Resources has reported promising assay results from its 2026 drilling and sampling campaigns across its Pilbara projects, highlighting significant copper-gold mineralisation at Croydon and strong iron ore potential at Yarraloola.

Arika Resources is mobilising for its biggest ever drilling push, with a 20,000-metre program focusing on high-grade extensions and new targets at its Western Australian gold projects.

Tyranna Resources has secured $1.075 million through a discounted share placement and options, aiming to fund exploration and working capital for its Angola projects, including the Chinguar Gold Project.

Breakthrough Minerals has launched a significant diamond drilling program at its Turpentine copper-gold deposit in North West Queensland, aiming to expand its largest resource within the Hazel Creek Copper-Gold Project.

Culpeo Minerals (ASX:CPO) has launched a pro-rata entitlement issue of approximately 198 million unlisted options, aiming to raise nearly A$500,000 to fund accelerated copper exploration in Chile. The options offer a low exercise price and long expiry, providing shareholders with leveraged exposure to the company’s drilling programs at El Quillay and Vista Montana.

FirstWave Cloud Technology has secured a 12-month extension of its ISM-compliant CyberCision platform agreement with Telstra, increasing annual recurring revenue from Federal Government agencies by 5% to approximately A$0.6 million.

AusQuest’s maiden drilling at Playa Kali in Peru has delivered encouraging copper and molybdenum assays, validating the prospectivity of a large iron-oxide copper-gold system and setting the stage for targeted follow-up exploration.

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.

iTech Minerals reports standout soil sampling results at Reynolds Range, confirming field-portable XRF as a reliable exploration tool and uncovering a new gold-antimony zone at Falchion. Drilling results are imminent.

EV Resources (ASX:EVR) accelerates its Tecomatlán plant timeline to 10-12 months for flotation circuit operation using third-party ore, while concluding Phase 1 drilling at Los Lirios with high-grade antimony results and validated assays.

Rio Tinto has opted out of operating Sovereign Metals' Kasiya project, ending its exclusive marketing rights and allowing Sovereign to pursue a US-focused critical minerals approach. Sovereign aims to secure binding offtake deals with US and allied partners, leveraging Kasiya's strategic minerals for Western supply chains.