Latest Operating Costs News

Sandfire Resources Limited has delivered a strong H1 FY26 performance with record sales revenue and a return to a net cash position, while advancing key projects including the Kalkaroo Copper-Gold earn-in agreement.

Australian United Investment Company Limited reported a 7% increase in half-year profit despite a slight revenue dip, maintaining its dividend and announcing a transformative merger with Diversified United Investment Limited.

Jameson Resources has marked significant progress in advancing its Crown Mountain steelmaking coal project, doubling its pre-tax NPV to US$942 million and moving closer to final environmental approvals and development permits expected by the end of 2026.

Elevra Lithium reported solid Q2 FY26 production and revenue results while progressing its North American Lithium brownfield expansion and forging strategic supply partnerships.

PLS Group reported a robust first half of FY26, with lithium production up 6% and a 40% jump in realised prices driving a 47% revenue increase. Underlying EBITDA soared 241%, underscoring operational efficiency and cost discipline.

Metals Australia has confirmed extensive high-grade Vanadium-Titanium-Magnetite mineralisation at its Manindi project in Western Australia, alongside promising metallurgical results indicating potential for premium Titanium Dioxide products.

Horizon Minerals unveils robust scoping study results for its Black Swan Project in WA, outlining a low-capital, high-return gold development targeting 102,000 ounces annually. The company launches a $175 million placement to fund construction and advance operations toward mid-2027 commissioning.

Cauldron Energy has announced a major uranium resource upgrade at its Yanrey Project in Western Australia, now exceeding 55 million pounds of uranium oxide. Backed by strong project economics and fully funded drilling for 2026, the company is poised to capitalise on the global nuclear resurgence amid ongoing policy challenges.

Alma Metals has revealed a robust 2 million tonne copper resource at its Briggs Project in Central Queensland, setting the stage for a major drilling campaign and pre-feasibility study amid a tightening global copper market.

Sims Limited reported a 3.7% rise in half-year sales revenue to A$3.78 billion, propelled by strong non-ferrous prices and robust growth in its Lifecycle Services division. Underlying EBIT soared 65.9%, reflecting strategic acquisitions and operational efficiencies despite challenging ferrous markets.

Hot Chili Limited advances its Costa Fuego copper-gold project with a significant new porphyry discovery at La Verde, delivering strong drill results and robust financial metrics from its Preliminary Feasibility Study. The company also secures strategic water and power infrastructure, positioning itself as a leading independent copper developer.

Smart Parking Limited reported a robust half-year result for December 2025, nearly doubling revenue to $62.6 million and boosting adjusted EBITDA by 85%, driven by its US acquisition and international growth.