Latest Operational Challenges News

Burgundy Diamond Mines met most operational and revenue targets in 2024 but missed EBITDA guidance by 6%, while preparing the Point Lake open pit for ore production in early 2025.

Bathurst Resources reported a first half EBITDA of $27.5 million, surpassing forecasts despite export disruptions, yet lowered its full-year EBITDA guidance to $45-$55 million due to reduced export volumes and softer coal prices.

DomaCom Limited reported a steep $4.5 million loss for the half-year ending December 2023, driven by declining revenues and operational hurdles, including a temporary suspension of its fund's Product Disclosure Statement. The company is actively pursuing capital raises to stabilize its position.

Viva Energy delivered a slight increase in sales volumes for 4Q2024 and a record Commercial & Industrial segment performance, despite a disruptive refinery outage and challenging retail conditions. The company also secured key approvals for its Liberty Convenience acquisition, aiming for completion by March 2025.

Sheffield Resources reported a record quarterly concentrate production of 198,704 tonnes at its Thunderbird mine, alongside a strategic expansion of its zircon concentrate customer base. Despite strong operational performance, the company faces short-term financial pressures amid restructuring efforts.

Energy World Corporation Ltd. reports significant board changes and strategic committee formations as it navigates a quarter marked by operational cash outflows but maintains a solid cash reserve.

African Gold Ltd. has temporarily paused trading of its securities, signaling a potentially significant update on the horizon. Investors await clarity on what this development might mean for the gold miner’s future.

Multistack International Limited reported a net cash outflow from operating activities of $72,916 for the December 2024 quarter but ended with robust cash reserves of $975,608. Despite ongoing negative cash flows, the company remains confident in sustaining operations through secured financing and strategic asset acquisitions.

Kogan.com reports robust first-half FY25 results with double-digit growth in sales and profits, driven by strategic marketing and a major digital upgrade at Mighty Ape despite initial setbacks.

Top Shelf International Holdings Ltd has agreed to sell its Campbellfield production assets to Idyll Wine Co for $8 million, aiming to streamline operations and reduce debt. The deal paves the way for a new co-packing partnership post-sale.

IGO Limited has ceased all work on Lithium Hydroxide Plant 2 at its Kwinana Refinery, anticipating a substantial impairment loss in its upcoming half-year financial results.

DeSoto Resources has secured a strategic manganese project in Brazil and received pioneering drilling approvals in Australia's Northern Territory, setting the stage for significant exploration activity in 2025.