Latest Operational Risk News

EV Resources has secured a 70% stake in the Los Lirios Antimony Project, unveiling high-grade mineralisation and plans for a pilot plant to accelerate production. Leadership enhancements and portfolio rationalisation underscore its strategic pivot to critical minerals.

Medallion Metals has amended terms to acquire 100% of Forrestania Nickel Operation assets, while progressing strong drilling results and financing discussions at Ravensthorpe Gold Project, positioning for a Final Investment Decision in late 2025.

Beach Energy reported a 9% rise in FY25 production to 19.7 million barrels of oil equivalent and a 13% increase in sales revenue to $2 billion, driven by strong basin performances and the Waitsia LNG project. However, a significant $674 million impairment charge due to lower commodity prices and reserves revision at Beharra Springs tempers the upbeat results.

MAC Copper Limited shareholders will vote on a court-sanctioned scheme of arrangement proposing Harmony Gold’s acquisition at a 32% premium. The transaction, valued at over $1 billion, requires shareholder and regulatory approvals before completion.

Deterra Royalties reported a robust 44% jump in quarterly revenue to $89.1 million, driven by record iron ore royalties and advancing lithium project construction. The company’s diversified portfolio and strategic investments position it well for long-term growth.

McLaren Minerals has completed a major drilling phase at its McLaren Titanium Project, uncovering significant extensions to mineralised zones and validating key processing methods. The company also secured $1.28 million in an oversubscribed capital raise to fund next-stage development.

Lion Energy has made steady progress on its Port of Brisbane Green Hydrogen Project while moving closer to securing funding for a key drilling operation in Indonesia’s East Seram PSC.

Perenti Limited’s underground mining subsidiary Barminco has been hit with a $46 million legal claim from MMG Dugald River Pty Ltd related to a completed contract at the Dugald River Mine. Barminco denies liability and plans to vigorously defend the case while pursuing a counterclaim.

Canyon Resources has achieved critical milestones for its Minim Martap Bauxite Project, including port access approval and a substantial credit facility, setting the stage for production and first shipment in early 2026.

Centaurus Metals reports strong value engineering results for its Jaguar Nickel Sulphide Project, confirming a 15-year mine life and first quartile costs, while advancing exploration at Boi Novo and Jambreiro iron ore projects.

Magnetic Resources NL has achieved a key milestone with the granting of a mining lease over its flagship Lady Julie North 4 deposit, supported by a feasibility study confirming robust economics and over one million ounces of gold production.

Tamboran Resources appoints Chairman Dick Stoneburner as interim CEO following Joel Riddle’s departure, while adding two seasoned energy executives to its board as it advances gas production plans in the Beetaloo Basin.