Latest Operational Challenges News

Karoon Energy reveals the Brazilian government has extended its 12% crude oil export tax for an additional 60 days. The company continues legal efforts to contest the tax while leveraging trade agreements to mitigate its impact.

Titanium Sands Limited (ASX:TSL) has launched a fully underwritten offer of up to 242.7 million New Options to holders of its expired TSLOA Options, aiming to raise approximately $243,000 before expenses. The offer includes a substantial bonus component and options allocated to CPS Capital as fees for managing a $1.2 million loan.

Broken Hill Mines (ASX: BHM) posted its highest quarterly ore throughput since 2020, powered by the Pinnacles Mine restart and a multi-source ore feed strategy advancing plant utilisation and production growth.

EQ Resources delivered its strongest quarterly tungsten output since early 2024, alongside record sales driven by higher prices and volumes, despite some operational hiccups in Spain.

Alara Resources (ASX:AUQ) is seeking to raise $3.84 million through a pro-rata non-renounceable entitlement offer, partially underwritten by major shareholder ATI. The funds will primarily support exploration and working capital amid ongoing operational progress at its Oman copper projects.

Native Mineral Resources (ASX:NMR) posted its strongest monthly gold production since recommissioning Blackjack, with 763.8 ounces of fine gold in June 2026 and a shift to weekly smelting to support growing volumes.

Foresta Group Holdings has received allowance from the USPTO for its US patent application covering its proprietary rosin and terpene production process, expected to protect its technology until at least 2041.

Boss Energy has delivered on its revised FY26 uranium production guidance with 1.41 million pounds of U3O8 and accelerated its feasibility study for the Honeymoon project, aiming to unlock future growth with a new life-of-mine plan by August 2026.

Alma Metals has acquired a fully equipped 16-person exploration camp at its Briggs Copper Project, enabling a second drill rig deployment and accelerating resource growth and pre-feasibility studies.

Brambles Limited has lodged an appeal against a Federal Court judgment in a class action involving shareholders from 2016-2017. The company maintains insurance coverage and promises ongoing market updates.

Bougainville Copper Limited’s key exploration licence EL01 is suspended after a 25-year large-scale mining lease was granted to Bougainville Minerals Limited over the same land, prompting the company to form an independent committee to assess legal and strategic options.

New Talisman Gold Mines commissioned its processing plant and secured commercial offtakes while reporting a $2.26 million net loss in FY26. The company is refocusing on geological modelling and targeted drilling to boost resource confidence and production.