Latest Operational Challenges News

Viva Energy has brought its Residue Catalytic Cracking Unit back online at the Geelong Refinery, pushing production to over 90% capacity following a fire in April. However, the Alkylation unit remains offline and is expected to be out of action throughout 2027.

Triangle Energy (ASX:TEG) has regained 100% ownership of the L7 Production Licence and EP 437 Exploration Permit in the Perth Basin after joint venture partners Echelon and Strike withdrew and transferred their interests back. Legal proceedings against these partners for failing farm-in obligations continue.

Kingston Resources secures $12.9 million through placement and entitlement offer to fund a 25,000m drilling program and plant expansion at its Mineral Hill polymetallic mine, bolstering cash reserves to $32.3 million ahead of a planned operational restart.

Emeco Holdings expects FY26 operating EBITDA near $290 million despite weather and supply headwinds, while FY27 outlook targets stable earnings with improved utilisation and ongoing deleveraging.

Seeka anticipates a drop in net profit for 2026 following a return to typical kiwifruit yields in New Zealand and a weather-hit harvest in Australia. Automation efficiencies are helping to offset rising costs.

Karoon Energy has pushed back production restoration at the Who Dat E manifold to the second half of 2027, prompting a significant downgrade to its 2026 output forecast. Operational setbacks at Who Dat and weather-impacted Baúna interventions weigh on near-term volumes.

Meridian Energy secures long-term operational certainty for its flagship Waitaki Power Scheme, maintaining generation capacity and storage with a focus on biodiversity enhancements.

FBR Ltd is set to slash its share count by consolidating every 50 securities into one, impacting ordinary shares, performance rights, and options. The move awaits shareholder approval with critical milestones scheduled throughout July 2026.

Northern Star Resources acknowledges activist investor Elliott's stake and proposals, confirms ongoing CEO recruitment, and highlights progress on key projects while rejecting a sale process.

Spenda Limited has secured $1.85 million from its institutional entitlement offer at $0.004 per share, progressing its $8.545 million capital raise aimed at debt reduction and product development. The retail component opens next week to raise an additional $6.7 million.

A new geophysical survey at EV Resources’ Los Lirios project in Mexico reveals extensive sulphide anomalies and a structural fault network, significantly expanding the exploration footprint and sharpening drill targets ahead of a maiden resource estimate.

Synlait Milk is progressing a key refinancing of its senior bank facilities due June 2026 and plans to replace a $130 million shareholder loan with a two-year term facility. The company reports a preliminary $12 million net loss for the first four months of 2026 amid operational headwinds and asset sales.