Cobalt Blue Holdings Limited (ASX:COB) (FRA:COH) (OTCMKTS:CBBHF) is pleased to announce that it has received firm commitments to raise A$5.0 million via a share placement to experienced, sophisticated and professional investors through the issue of 43,478,261 new fully-paid ordinary shares.

Barton Gold Holdings Limited (ASX:BGD) (FRA:BGD3) (OTCMKTS:BGDFF) is pleased to advise that scoping studies have commenced for the Tunkillia Gold Project. During March Tunkillia's JORC (2012) Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) grew to 1.5Moz Au.

Empire Energy Group Ltd (ASX:EEG) (OTCMKTS:EEGUF) is pleased to announce that it has received binding firm commitments to raise $39 million via a strongly supported two-tranche placement of new fully paid ordinary shares to institutional and sophisticated investors at $0.16 per Share.

Altech Batteries Ltd (ASX:ATC) (FRA:A3Y) (OTCMKTS:ALTHF) is delighted to announce the opportunity for eligible shareholders of the Company to participate in an equity raising via a Share Purchase Plan (SPP) to raise up to $5 million.

Deep Yellow Limited (ASX:DYL) (FRA:JMI) (OTCMKTS:DYLLF) is pleased to provide a summary of key activities completed in the March 2024 quarter.

Proteomics International Laboratories Ltd (ASX:PIQ), a pioneer in predictive diagnostics is pleased to provide the following update on its business activities for the three months to 31 March 2024.

Barton Gold Holdings Limited (ASX:BGD) (FRA:BGD3) (OTCMKTS:BGDFF) is pleased to advise that the Share Purchase Plan (SPP) which opened on 9 April 2024 has now received applications significantly exceeding the targeted raising amount of A$1 million following strong early demand.

Raiden Resources Limited (ASX:RDN) (FRA:YM4) is pleased to announce the archaeological/anthropological heritage survey, with the Ngarluma Aboriginal Corporation, over its Andover North and Andover South Project areas has been completed.

Led by lithium pioneer, Iggy Tan, Lithium Universe Limited (ASX:LU7) has gathered a big team of lithium industry experts with proven experience and a track record of successfully constructing and commissioning lithium projects on time and budget.

The Directors of K2 Energy Limited (NSX:KTE) ("K2") provide the following report for the quarter ended 31st March 2024.

Ionic Rare Earths Limited (ASX:IXR) (OTCMKTS:IXRRF) is pleased to advise that 100% owned UK subsidiary, Ionic Technologies International Limited, continues to receive numerous requests from various magnet REO supply chain participants and potential strategic partners.

Venus Metals Corporation Limited (ASX:VMC) is pleased to provide an update on the regional exploration results at its Youanmi Lithium Project regarding recent soil geochemical surveys conducted at Penny East.