Latest Operational Costs News

Ardea Resources progresses its Kalgoorlie Nickel Project DFS, awarding a key $5.4 million contract to Lycopodium for the Hydrogen Sulphide Plant, underpinning plans for a low-cost nickel-cobalt operation.

VGI Partners Global Investments reported a steep $43.1 million loss for the half-year ending December 2024 but announced an increased fully franked interim dividend and expanded share buy-back program.

Amaero has completed a A$22 million institutional placement, concluding nearly A$100 million raised since 2022 and positioning itself for commercialisation in FY2026 with a robust balance sheet.

ABx Group and Core Refining have mutually terminated their licence agreement as ABx pivots to a more cost-effective and sustainable method for producing aluminium fluoride, advancing the ALCORE project into its continuous pilot phase in Tasmania.

Seven West Media reported a 6% decline in total TV advertising revenue for the half-year ending December 2024 but achieved record digital audience growth and increased its TV revenue share to 41.5%. The company’s strategic investments in digital platforms and cost management signal a pivot towards a more resilient media business.

Barton Gold has confirmed significant depth extensions at its Tunkillia Project's 223 Deposit, with new drilling intersecting broad mineralisation below the previously modelled pit floor. This discovery supports an expanded resource estimate and ongoing optimisation studies.

Janison Education Group posted a steady 3% revenue rise and 13% EBITDA growth in 1H25, underpinned by a surging customer pipeline and strategic leadership hires. The company’s AI platform is already driving internal efficiencies and gaining early customer traction.

KGL Resources Limited has released a comprehensive feasibility study update for its Jervois Copper Project, confirming its technical robustness and financial viability with plans to commence production in 2027. The project boasts a post-tax net present value of A$405 million and aims to produce around 30,000 tonnes of copper annually, positioning itself to capitalize on a tightening global copper market.

Xstate Resources has divested its 25% stake in the Crest Jinn assets in Alberta, Canada, opting for a modest royalty interest as it refocuses amid geopolitical and operational uncertainties.

ReNu Energy has agreed to sell its Countrywide Hydrogen Business, including a key Tasmanian green hydrogen project, to a management-controlled entity for up to $1.1 million, pending shareholder approval. This strategic divestment aims to relieve financial pressures and reposition the company as a debt-free vehicle focused on new growth opportunities.

Lindian Resources has awarded a $1.3 million contract to Mota-Engil for the construction of a critical access road at its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project in Malawi, marking a key milestone in project development and local infrastructure enhancement.

Beach Energy has reported a robust 15% increase in production and a 37% rise in underlying NPAT for the first half of FY25, underpinned by operational improvements and strategic initiatives. The company also announced a 50% increase in its interim dividend, signaling strong confidence in its financial outlook.