Latest Operational Challenges News

Meeka Metals’ March quarter gold production declined due to heavy rainfall impacting mining access, while processing throughput improved significantly. The company expects stable throughput in the near term and increased output as underground ore contributes more.

Sheffield Resources (ASX:SFX) has provided an update on ongoing debt restructuring negotiations for the Thunderbird Mineral Sands Mine, highlighting operational disruptions and additional working capital support from Yansteel. Uncertainty remains over the successful amendment of senior loan facilities.

Western Mines Group Ltd (ASX:WMG) has released assay results from three Phase 4 reverse circulation drill holes at its Mulga Tank Project, confirming broad zones of nickel sulphide mineralisation with notable high-grade intervals. Drilling continues amid weather and fuel supply challenges.

AVITA Medical has lodged a new $200 million shelf registration with the SEC, renewing its capacity to issue various securities in the US market. While no immediate capital raising is planned, this move preserves the company’s financial agility for future growth opportunities.

NeuRizer Ltd has advanced its NeuRizer Urea Project with key environmental approvals and construction plans, while raising $350,000 through private placements. However, the company faces a trading suspension as it works to resolve audit and compliance issues with the ASX.

Miramar Resources has revealed significant shallow gold mineralisation extending over 600 metres at its Highway Prospect within the Gidji JV Project near Kalgoorlie, including high-grade intercepts up to 9.45g/t Au. The company is advancing plans for resource evaluation and further drilling to capitalise on these promising results.

WA Kaolin Limited has announced a partially underwritten pro-rata rights offer to raise up to $34.9 million, aiming to reduce debt and provide working capital to stabilise its Wickepin kaolin operations amid ongoing ASX suspension.

Forrestania Resources has inked a binding agreement with Polaris Engineering to construct a new carbon-in-leach plant at Lake Johnston, aiming for commissioning by November 2026 and a throughput of 3.2 million tonnes per annum.

Orezone Gold reports solid Q4 and full-year 2025 results, completes a key hard rock plant expansion, and acquires the Casa Berardi mine, setting the stage for a significant production increase in 2026.

Manuka Resources has released an amended Pre-Feasibility Study for its Cobar Basin assets, revealing a significant uplift in project profitability and a detailed 10-year mine plan targeting production in Q2 2026.

WA Kaolin Limited has announced a $34.9 million recapitalisation plan involving a non-renounceable entitlement issue and debt conversion to strengthen its balance sheet and fund operational improvements at its Wickepin kaolin project.

SunRice Group maintains its forecast for profit growth in FY26, even as revenue is expected to remain flat or slightly decline due to competitive pressures, adverse weather, and geopolitical disruptions.