Penny Taylor

Peninsula Energy has converted about US$4.1M of its convertible loan into roughly 19.8M shares at A$0.30, reducing its Davidson Kempner facility to about US$4.2M. The move marks the second reduction of the US$15M facility secured in July 2025 and aligns with its A$0.30 equity raise, strengthening the company's balance sheet as it advances uranium production at Lance.

Beetaloo Energy is emerging as a standout in the Northern Territory Beetaloo Basin after global major INPEX farmed into nearby acreage and competitors refined their positions. With 100 per cent ownership, strong flow results and key approvals secured, the company offers a rare unencumbered entry point as corporate interest builds ahead of potential first gas in 2026.

Triangle Energy has locked in financing from ASX-listed Winchester Energy and Triangle's wholly owned subsidiary, Tetragon Energy, to fund an Indonesian Joint Study in an offshore oil and gas exploration license in Indonesia. The deal will spread the costs and risk while allowing the company to retain a 51 per cent stake and operatorship in any future PSC.

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