Latest Operational Challenges News

Metro Mining Limited achieved record quarterly bauxite shipments with improved cost efficiency, yet a recent operational outage and river constraints have prompted a downward revision of its 2025 production forecast.

Alkane Resources has released its FY25 Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves update, highlighting a robust asset base across Australia and Sweden and reinforcing its growth trajectory with ongoing capital investments.

29Metals maintains steady copper output at Golden Grove despite seismic disruptions to zinc production, while progressing key growth projects and regulatory steps toward Capricorn Copper’s restart.

29Metals reports a steady copper output but significant zinc production decline due to seismic disruptions at Golden Grove, alongside rising operational costs and ongoing progress at Capricorn Copper.

Litchfield Minerals reports a significant copper-zinc sulphide intersection exceeding 100 metres at its Oonagalabi Project, while clarifying and withdrawing previous copper equivalent guidance pending metallurgical validation.

Xstate Resources has confirmed 23 meters of net gas pay across three Permian sandstone zones in its Diona-1 well, setting the stage for upcoming flow testing that could redefine resource estimates.

Pacific Edge reports a 9% decline in Cxbladder test volumes amid Medicare coverage loss but gains momentum with new clinical validation and a CMS pricing boost.

TMK Energy reports a significant 60% increase in gas production at its Gurvantes XXXV Pilot Well Project in September 2025, driven by improved drilling techniques and strategic reservoir management despite operational challenges.

Litchfield Minerals has reported a significant copper-zinc sulphide intercept exceeding 100 metres at its Oonagalabi Project, with ongoing drilling targeting major geophysical anomalies that could expand the resource.

Polymetals Resources has advanced its Endeavor Mine ramp-up, producing over 15,000 tonnes of concentrates and scheduling its first zinc shipment. The company also reduced debt and strengthened its cash position, signaling progress toward steady-state operations.

Premier1 Lithium Limited has announced a renounceable pro-rata entitlement offer to raise approximately $1.84 million, alongside plans to rebrand as Erebus Resources Limited pending shareholder approval. The capital raise is partially underwritten and aims to fund exploration at key projects and support general working capital.

Altech Batteries, in partnership with AMPower, has launched a next-generation 384 V / 15 kWh sodium nickel chloride UPS battery designed specifically for Europe's pipeline infrastructure, promising enhanced safety and reliability in explosive environments.