Latest Operational Challenges News

Kingston Resources has brought forward copper concentrate production at Mineral Hill by a quarter, successfully trialing underground ore processing and advancing its multi-commodity strategy.

Pantoro Gold delivered 17,757 ounces of gold in Q3 2026, generated $88.4 million EBITDA, and approved a third underground mine, reinforcing its growth trajectory at Norseman.

Kuniko Limited has launched a prospectus offering over 51 million new options following a $3.75 million share placement, aiming to facilitate secondary trading and potential future capital raising through option exercises.

Diamond Infraco 1 Pty Ltd, backed by IFM Global Infrastructure Fund, has tabled an all-cash takeover offer for the remaining Atlas Arteria securities at A$4.75, rising to A$5.10 if a 45% stake is secured. The bid comes amid concerns over Atlas Arteria’s recent strategic pivot and operational underperformance.

Barton Gold Holdings has reported exceptional high-grade gold assays up to 170 g/t at its Challenger project and strong drilling progress at Tunkillia, underpinning an advancing feasibility study and a robust cash balance of $13.3 million.

Nexion Group plans to delist from the ASX in April 2026 after disposing of its main assets, appointing Robert Minson as CEO to spearhead software acquisitions aimed at rebuilding the company for re-admission.

Energy Resources of Australia (ERA) advances rehabilitation at its Ranger site while awaiting a Federal Court decision on Rio Tinto’s compulsory acquisition bid. Seasonal conditions and higher rainfall have delayed critical Pit 3 capping trials, with financial reserves remaining strong despite no production activity.

Great Boulder Resources accelerated drilling at its Side Well Gold Project, delivering a jaw-dropping 1.93m intercept grading 574g/t gold, including an extraordinary 0.25m at 4,434g/t, while maintaining a solid $12 million cash position.

EVT Limited expects normalised EBITDA growth for FY26, buoyed by hotel acquisitions and upgrades even as geopolitical tensions and site disruptions weigh on performance.

Newmont Corporation delivered a standout first quarter in 2026, reporting $3.3 billion net income and $3.1 billion free cash flow, while authorising an additional $6 billion share repurchase program after completing the previous one.

IGO Limited posted a robust quarter driven by Nova’s nickel output and cash flow, while Greenbushes’ lithium production stalled amid safety and operational challenges, prompting a downgrade in full-year guidance.

Orezone Gold Corporation reported a 35% jump in Q1 2026 gold production, driven by Bomboré’s hard rock expansion and the acquisition of Quebec’s Casa Berardi mine. Operational hiccups with emulsion supply slowed high-grade ore sequencing but did not derail cost guidance.