New Era Energy & Digital (NASDAQ:NUAI), a developer and operator of digital infrastructure and integrated power assets in the Permian Basin, has closed a $290 million senior secured term loan credit facility with Macquarie Group to support its flagship Texas Critical Data Center (TCDC) project.
The multi-tranche facility includes a $20 million Term Loan A-1, a $30 million Term Loan A-2, a $40 million Term Loan A-3, and a $200 million Delayed Draw Term Loan, which is subject to certain conditions. The loans are structured to mature three years from the closing date.
EDM Resources Inc (TSX-V:EDM, OTC:SWNLF) said on Wednesday it made headway on permitting, financing and development activities in the first quarter of 2026, as the company moves closer to a potential production decision for its Scotia Mine project in Nova Scotia.
The Canadian miner said its application for a Fisheries Act Authorization has entered a formal 90-day review process after being deemed complete by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, supported by a C$1.16 million performance bond.
AtaiBeckley Inc. (NASDAQ:ATAI, XETRA:9VC) announced that patients in a mid-stage trial of its experimental depression treatment BPL-003 showed improvement within two days of a single dose, with effects lasting up to 12 weeks.
The Phase 2a study found that 66.7% of participants achieved a clinically significant reduction in symptoms by Day 2.
Shares in Alien Metals (AIM: UFO) rose 16% to 0.12p after the company reported progress at two separate joint venture projects in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, with drilling under way at its Elizabeth Hill silver project and material upside potential identified at the Munni Munni platinum group metals project.
At Elizabeth Hill, joint venture partner West Coast Silver (ASX: WCE) has launched a 1,500-metre diamond drilling programme beneath the historic high-grade silver mine near Karratha.
Genflow Biosciences Ltd (LSE:GENF, OTCQB:GENFF, FRA:WQ5), the European biotechnology company focused on gene therapies for age-related diseases, has reported that positive safety and efficacy signals from its SLAB trial have been maintained three months after the initial dosing period, with no adverse events observed.
The SLAB (Sarcopenia and Longevity in Aged Beagles) trial is evaluating Genflow's proprietary SIRT6 centenarian gene therapy in aged dogs, targeting sarcopenia, the age-related loss of muscle mass and strength that also affects humans.
Rift Helium, a primary helium exploration company focused on southwest Tanzania, is planning to float on London's AIM market in mid-April 2026, raising approximately £8 million through a placing and direct subscription.
The company will trade under the ticker RIFT on admission and intends to use the proceeds to advance its Upepo Project in Tanzania's Rukwa Basin, targeting environmental impact assessment approval, 3D seismic-led prospect definition and well drilling.
Tamboran Resources Corporation (NYSE:TBN, ASX:TBN, OTC:TBNRL, FRA:O8R) has launched and priced a substantial equity raising aimed at accelerating development of its Beetaloo Basin gas assets, as the company edges closer to first production and a potential inflection point in Australia’s east coast energy supply.
The dual-listed gas developer is seeking to raise around US$198 million through a combination of an underwritten US public offering and a pro rata entitlement offer, with proceeds earmarked for drilling, infrastructure and resource delineation across its Northern Territory acreage.
Union Jack Oil PLC (AIM:UJO, OTCQB:UJOGF, FRA:1UJ0) has announced that the Crossroads well in southern Oklahoma is set to be spudded on or around 16 April, giving investors a near-term drilling catalyst on a project where the company already has its funding in place.
The AIM-listed group holds a 43% interest in Crossroads, with Reach Oil and Gas acting as operator, and, Union Jack said its share of drilling costs has already been funded, de-risking the immediate cash call ahead of operations.
American Tungsten & Antimony Ltd (ASX:AT4, OTCQB:ATALF, FRA:4VZ) has appointed geoscientist David Groombridge as exploration manager for its US operations and engaged SRK Consulting to provide independent Competent Person services as it advances its American critical minerals portfolio.
The appointments are expected to strengthen its technical leadership, governance and compliance capability as it progresses exploration and development activities across its antimony and tungsten assets in Utah and Nevada.
Resolution Minerals Ltd (ASX:RML, OTCQB:RLMLF, FRA:NC3) has secured a key regulatory milestone for its Antimony Ridge project in Idaho, with the project formally added to the US Federal FAST-41 Permitting Transparency Program — an endorsement expected to accelerate development timelines and strengthen its position in the rapidly tightening critical minerals supply chain.
The designation places Antimony Ridge among a select group of strategic US projects prioritised under federal policy aimed at boosting domestic production of critical minerals such as antimony and tungsten, both of which are increasingly vital for defence, energy and industrial applications.
FireFly Metals Ltd (ASX:FFM, TSX:FFM, OTC:MNXMF) has delivered another round of strong drilling results at its Green Bay copper-gold project in Canada, with new intersections reinforcing the continuity and scale of its high-grade core and supporting plans for an accelerated production restart.
Latest assays from underground drilling at the Ming deposit include standout hits such as 70.8 metres at 4.0% copper equivalent (CuEq), including 19.2 metres at 7.5% CuEq, alongside 53.3 metres at 4.1% CuEq. The results continue to highlight a thick, coherent high-grade core that management believes could underpin strong early cashflow in future mining scenarios.
Greatland Resources Ltd (AIM:GGP, OTC:GRLGF, FRA:G8G, ASX:GGP) has delivered quarterly gold production of 82,723 ounces for the March 2026 quarter, while lifting its cash position by $260 million to $1.208 billion.
The company also produced 4,128 tonnes of copper during the quarter, taking year-to-date FY26 production to 249,887 ounces of gold and 11,022 tonnes of copper.
Lumos Diagnostics Holdings Ltd (ASX:LDX, OTC:LDXHF) has secured a new three-year contract manufacturing agreement with Micro-Pak, marking a further step in scaling its commercial services division alongside its ongoing push into the US diagnostics market.
The agreement covers the manufacture of Micro-Pak’s Mold Analyzer system, a rapid testing platform designed for on-site detection of mould across supply chains and in consumer settings. Lumos has already received its first purchase order under the deal, valued at US$250,000, signalling the start of commercial-scale production.
Orthocell Ltd (ASX:OCC, OTC:ORHHF)'s flagship Remplir™ product is not expected to be caught by proposed US tariffs on certain pharmaceutical imports, following an announcement by the US Administration on April 2, 2026.
The regenerative medicine company said an initial review indicated Remplir, as a medical device rather than a pharmaceutical product, should sit outside the scope of the proposed measures under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act.
Lindian Resources Ltd (ASX:LIN, OTC:LINIF) has raised about A$6 million through the exercise and underwriting of 17.3 million unlisted options that expired on April 3, 2026, leaving the company with no options on issue following their conversion.
About 14.42 million options were exercised by holders, while Petra Capital Pty Ltd underwrote the remaining 2.88 million options, contributing about A$1 million in gross proceeds at an exercise price of A$0.35 each.
Novo Resources Corp (TSX:NVO, OTCQX:NSRPF, ASX:NVO, FRA:1NOR) is using the first months of 2026 to turn fresh funding into field activity, with drilling set to begin later this month at its Wyloo antimony project in the Pilbara as the opening move in a broader exploration push across its WA portfolio. The campaign marks the company’s first drill testing at Wyloo and is expected to provide an early read on the antimony and polymetallic potential of a target sharpened by previous sampling and follow-up work.
For Novo, the program is a key step in moving the project from target generation to drill-ready execution, while setting up follow-on campaigns at Cronus and Balla Balla later in Q2.