Latest Operational Risk News

Fitzroy River Corporation reported steady royalty income for the March 2025 quarter despite operational suspensions at Buru and ongoing geopolitical risks impacting commodity markets. Key project updates include Bowdens Silver’s development application progress and Federation Mining’s Snowy River feasibility study.

Power Minerals has received crucial environmental and hydrological approvals to begin drilling at its Pocitos Project in Argentina, a vital step toward establishing a lithium carbonate production hub in the Lithium Triangle.

Lifestyle Communities faces a pivotal VCAT ruling that voids a key deferred management fee clause, prompting an appeal and interim stay that allows fee collection to continue amid legal uncertainty.

Key Petroleum has moved its eight Potential Commercial Area applications into formal government evaluation, aiming to secure long-term tenure in Queensland’s Cooper-Eromanga Basin. Meanwhile, the company raised A$129,000 through an entitlement offer and is exploring international growth opportunities.

Piedmont Lithium has outlined the detailed timetable for its merger with Sayona Mining, marking a significant restructuring in the North American lithium supply chain. The merger will culminate in Piedmont’s delisting from Nasdaq and ASX, with Sayona shares taking center stage.

Black Rock Mining Limited has launched a prospectus offering over 108 million unquoted options to participants of a recent $5 million placement, aiming to support the development of its Mahenge Graphite Project in Tanzania.

Strike Energy has announced a strategic placement and share purchase plan raising up to A$103 million to advance its core Perth Basin gas projects, backed by a significant investment from Carnarvon Energy. This funding underpins key developments targeting first production by late 2026 and a final investment decision for West Erregulla.

Rincon Resources Limited has announced a non-renounceable entitlement offer to issue options aimed at raising approximately $97,520, fully underwritten by Golden Triangle Capital Pty Ltd. The offer may lead to a 25% dilution if all options are exercised.

Yugo Metals Limited has launched a $100,000 capital raising through a new options offer, aiming to bolster working capital while navigating significant geopolitical and operational challenges in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Buru Energy revises its Rafael Gas Project development plan, prioritising drilling the Rafael B appraisal well in mid-2026 and delaying the Final Investment Decision by six months, while maintaining first production for late 2027.

Marimaca Copper Corp. has issued a prospectus for a nominal cleansing offer of 100 new CDIs at A$10.65 each, aiming to remove trading restrictions on previously issued securities. The company also disclosed extensive risk factors, including ongoing legal proceedings and project development uncertainties.

Pure Resources advances its Reedy Creek project by exploring graphite potential and forging US partnerships to tap into thermal management and rare earth element technologies.