Investors are likely to keep an eye on the following small-cap stocks listed on the Australian Securities Exchange.

Blue Star Helium (ASX:BNL)

Blue Star Helium said site works at its Galactica project in Colorado have been completed at the Jackson 31 SENW 3054 and Jackson 04 L4 3154 development well locations. The drilling contractor is preparing to mobilize equipment and rig up at Jackson 31 next week, with drilling expected to start immediately.

Genetic Technologies (ASX:GTG)

Genetic Technologies entered into an asset sale agreement to sell its direct-to-consumer businesses and assets. The sale includes the rights, title, and interest in businesses under the EasyDNA, AffinityDNA, GTLDNA, HomeDNADirect, Who'z the Daddy?, and International Biosciences brands.

Volt Resources (ASX:VRC)

Volt Resources secured firm commitments to raise AU$1.2 million through the issue of 471.5 million shares at AU$0.003 apiece. Executive Chairman Asimwe Kabunga and Non-Executive Director Dominic Virgara have committed AU$200,000 and AU$204,000, respectively, subject to shareholder approval.

D3 Energy (ASX:D3E)

D3 Energy reported an average flow rate of 102 thousand standard cubic feet per day during the first seven days of production testing at Nooitgedacht Major, a legacy borehole in South Africa. Preliminary analysis shows helium concentrations of 5.6% and methane at 83.2%.

XPON Technologies Group (ASX:XPN)

XPON Technologies Group extended and varied the convertible note deed announced in February 2024. The amendments include an extension of the maturity date to Aug. 26, and a variation in the annual interest payable.