Latest Operational Challenges News

The week was split between big earnings reactions and small-cap rocks-and-rigs rallies. Pro Medicus sank despite record numbers, while a handful of explorers jumped on fresh discoveries and policy wins.

Explorers led the Materials tape as fresh drill stories and new ground deals pulled buyers into small caps. Big miners still delivered, but the loudest moves came from companies offering investors a near-term catalyst.

Galilee Energy has launched an offer of up to 464 million new options to participants in its recent $6.5 million placement, aiming to bolster exploration funding and working capital. The options, exercisable at $0.011 each over three years, come amid significant operational and market risks.

Northern Star Resources has reported a robust half-year result with a 41% jump in net profit, driven by soaring gold prices despite operational setbacks. The company also announced a fully franked interim dividend of 25 cents per share.

Paladin Energy reported a strong half-year performance with uranium sales revenue climbing to US$138.3 million, driven by ramp-up at its Namibian mine and significant progress on Canadian development projects.

Middle Island Resources has revealed extensive polymetallic soil anomalies spanning 5km at its Tisovik target in Serbia’s Bobija Project, signalling a promising expansion of mineralisation. The company plans to intensify exploration activities starting March 2026 to unlock the area’s full potential.

Axel REE is fast-tracking field recovery trials at its Caladão Project, leveraging proven in situ recovery methods and a rare gallium resource to position itself uniquely in the critical minerals space.

South32 Limited reported a 29% rise in profit for the half year ended December 2025, driven by higher base and precious metals prices and solid operational performance. The company declared a fully-franked interim dividend and maintained its FY26 production guidance, while advancing key projects and managing portfolio transitions.

Tamboran Resources Corporation reported a 26% reduction in half-year losses as it progresses key natural gas projects in Australia’s Beetaloo Basin and prepares for a major acquisition of Falcon Oil & Gas Ltd.

Tamboran Resources has appointed Todd Abbott as CEO and made significant progress in drilling and infrastructure development in the Beetaloo Basin, aiming for first gas sales in the third quarter of 2026.

Northern Star Resources reported a robust half-year profit increase driven by higher gold prices despite operational challenges, while investing heavily in transformative growth projects.

Northern Star Resources has reported a robust half-year result with a 41% jump in net profit, driven by soaring gold prices despite operational setbacks. The company also declared a fully franked interim dividend of 25 cents per share.