The Strike Energy Ltd (ASX: STX) share price is in focus today after the company announced a breakthrough securing a gas processing pathway and funding for its West Erregulla development, alongside updates on its key projects and strengthened financial position.

What did Strike Energy report?

• Selected Hancock Energy’s proposed Belisama facility as preferred gas processing pathway for West Erregulla
• Secured up to $30 million in funding support from Hancock Energy for pre-development activities
• Amended Macquarie Bank facility to increase available funding to $30 million, with no amortisation until maturity in 2029
• South Erregulla Power Project commissioning now targeting approval to generate in late Q4 CY26
• Walyering gas field 2P sales gas reserves increased to 16.4 PJ after FY26 production, with production ramp-up underway

What else do investors need to know?

Strike’s new agreements provide a clear and coordinated pathway to develop West Erregulla, targeting a final investment decision in FY28 and first gas by mid-2029. The funding and processing arrangements with Hancock Energy de-risk the project and cement Strike’s shift to a more diversified earnings base.

The company’s South Erregulla Power Project is progressing towards approval to begin generating in the final quarter of 2026. Meanwhile, at Walyering, the successful commissioning of new compressors is expected to boost production capacity towards 20 TJ per day.

Looking ahead, Strike is also accelerating its exploration program in the Perth Basin, including planned seismic surveys in FY27 focused on wholly owned prospects like Ocean Hill and Kadathinni.

What did Strike Energy management say?

Strike Energy’s Managing Director and CEO, Shelley Robertson said:

Today’s announcement marks an important step in unlocking the value of West Erregulla and progressing one of Western Australia’s largest undeveloped onshore gas resources toward production. By selecting Hancock Energy’s Belisama facility and securing a funding framework with Hancock Energy and through an existing facility with Macquarie that supports development activities towards first gas, we have materially reduced both execution and funding risk for the project. Importantly, these arrangements provide Strike with a clear pathway to participate in the development of West Erregulla while maintaining balance sheet flexibility and minimising dilution for shareholders. Together with the cash flows from Walyering and the expected commencement of South Erregulla, West Erregulla forms the third pillar of a diversified energy portfolio that we believe can generate significant long-term value for shareholders. As Western Australia continues to require reliable domestic gas to support economic growth and the energy transition, Strike is increasingly well-positioned to play a meaningful role in delivering secure, affordable energy to the State.

What’s next for Strike Energy?

Strike and Hancock Energy will now work to finalise binding agreements and progress the West Erregulla joint venture to reach a final investment decision around FY28. If all goes to plan, first gas is expected from West Erregulla by mid-2029, which would add further cash flow alongside Walyering and South Erregulla.

The company is also preparing for expansion, with a focus on high-impact exploration opportunities in the Perth Basin to drive future growth and value creation for shareholders over the years ahead.

Strike Energy share price snapshot

Over the past 12 months, Strike Energy shares have declined 13%, trailing the All Ordinaries Index (ASX: XAO), which has risen

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Saluda Medical Inc (ASX: SLD) shares had a day to forget on Friday.

The ASX healthcare share ended the week with a 25% decline to 48 cents after the market responded negatively to its FY 2026 results.

While this is disappointing, the team at Bell Potter believes it could have created a very attractive buying opportunity.

What is the broker saying?

Saluda Medical is a medical device company commercialising spinal cord stimulation (SCS) therapy. 

Bell Potter notes the ASX healthcare share reported higher than expected operating expenses in FY 2026, which resulted in a sizeable adjusted EBITDA loss. It said:

Revenue was pre-released at the Q4 update, increasing +28% for the full year with a particularly strong 2H (up +38% on pcp). Gross margin of 48.9% was ahead of our forecast (48.5%) and improved +2.3% yoy. Opex was above our forecast, resulting in loss at EBITDA (adjusted) of -$113.7m albeit still coming better than Prospectus guidance of -$114.7m.

However, there were positives. It adds:

In SLD’s first full-year result since listing, management has beaten each key metric guided to at the time of the IPO (revenue, EBITDA loss, cashflow). Closing cash balance was $116m and excludes $25m of undrawn debt available under the Perceptive loan available to be drawn down in 1H FY27.

Looking ahead, Bell Potter points out that management is guiding to more strong top line growth and another EBITDA loss. It adds:

The company provided four key FY27 guidance statements: (1) revenue growth of 25-35% ($113m-122m); (2) gross margin 50%-52% while reiterating the longer-term target of ‘mid-60s’ once the next generation IPG and percutaneous leads are submitted to and approved by the FDA (launch guided to CY27); (3) adjusted EBITDA loss $101-95m; and (4) revenue growth to outpace opex growth. 

Big potential returns

Bell Potter remains very positive on the ASX healthcare share.

In response to its results, the broker has retained its buy rating and $1.60 price target on its shares.

Based on its current share price, this implies potential upside of approximately 230% for investors over the next 12 months.

Speaking about its buy thesis, Bell Potter said:

SLD’s US commercial execution continues to impress and accelerated considerably in recent quarters (34% US growth in Q3, 45% in Q4). Tailwinds continue to build following FDA approval of SLD’s paddle lead in June and ~40% of the current sales force expected to complete training in FY27 and contribute to revenue generation. Real-world data continues to affirm Evoke’s value proposition: greater efficacy durability means fewer reprogramming requirements and therefore greater revenue/rep compared to conventional devices.

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The Wildcat Resources Ltd (ASX: WC8) share price is in focus today after the company reported another round of strong lithium drill results at its Bolt Cutter Central and Tabba Tabba projects in WA. Recent highlights include intersections of 18 metres at 1.1% Li₂O at Bolt Cutter Central and 25.1 metres at 1.2% Li₂O at Tabba Tabba.

What did Wildcat Resources report?

• Multiple high-grade lithium drill intersections across Bolt Cutter Central and Tabba Tabba, including 16m @ 1.5% Li₂O and 13.9m @ 2.0% Li₂O.
• The Bolt Cutter Central mineralised system now extends over approximately 2.3km by 0.8km and remains open in most directions.
• Resource modelling at Bolt Cutter Central is underway, with a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate targeted for Q4 2026.
• Tabba Tabba’s Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) remains on track for completion in the second half of 2026.
• Wildcat finished the quarter with $37.2 million cash at 30 June 2026.

What else do investors need to know?

Wildcat’s latest drilling at both projects confirmed the strength and continuity of lithium-bearing pegmatites, with mineralisation both close to surface and at depth. At Bolt Cutter Central, promising results from newly drilled zones have extended known mineralisation, pointing to more exploration upside.

Meanwhile, Wildcat has completed the acquisition of additional LCT rights over ground abutting the Tabba Tabba mining leases, tripling its lithium exploration strike length. Planning for future drill targets in the expanded area is well advanced.

What’s next for Wildcat Resources?

Looking ahead, the company’s immediate focus is on delivering a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate for Bolt Cutter Central and advancing technical studies at Tabba Tabba. Ongoing exploration and infill drilling are planned across both project areas to support resource growth and project development.

The Tabba Tabba DFS is set for release in the second half of 2026, and Wildcat is targeting key new drill regions for further resource upgrades in the months ahead.

Wildcat Resources share price snapshot

Over the past 12 months, Wildcat Resources shares have soared more than 100%, far outpacing the All Ordinaries Index (ASX: XAO).

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