Latest Operational Costs News

OD6 Metals has selected an innovative process flowsheet for its Splinter Rock Rare Earth Project, achieving approximately 75% recovery of key rare earths with superior product purity and optimized costs. This milestone sets the stage for advanced testing and mining studies as the company advances toward production.

Ramelius Resources has reported a substantial 38% increase in Mineral Resources and a remarkable 118% rise in Ore Reserves as of June 2025, underpinned by new project inclusions and a promising Pre-Feasibility Study for its Break of Day underground mine.

Hillgrove Resources has secured $28 million through a two-tranche placement to accelerate copper production growth at its Kanmantoo mine, focusing on the Emily Star and Nugent projects.

Riversgold has partnered with MEGA Resources to fully fund and operate mining at its Northern Zone Gold Project near Kalgoorlie, sharing profits equally and aiming to commence mining in early 2026.

Wia Gold Limited has completed a Scoping Study for its Kokoseb Gold Project in Namibia, confirming its potential as a long-life, economically viable open pit mine with strong financial metrics and a clear path to development.

Gowing Bros. Limited posted a $3.29 million loss for FY25 but declared a fully franked 3 cent final dividend, highlighting ongoing development at Sawtell Commons and a strong sustainability agenda.

Lindian Resources has adopted an owner-operator mining model at its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project, aiming to reduce mining costs by around 30% and accelerate production start to early 2026.

WestStar Industrial’s subsidiary SIMPEC has landed a $115 million contract to expand residue filtration capacity at Alcoa’s Pinjarra Alumina Refinery, marking a key growth milestone.

Pure Resources has completed the acquisition of the Garnet Hills garnet project in Western Australia, marking a significant step towards developing one of the world’s few hard-rock garnet mines.

Schaffer Corporation has pulled its first-half profit forecast for its Automotive Leather division following a major cyber-attack on Jaguar Land Rover that halted production. The incident casts uncertainty over short-term sales and profitability.

Yancoal Australia Ltd reported a sharp 61% drop in net profit for the first half of 2025 amid falling coal prices and supply chain disruptions, despite a 15% rise in production. The company declared a fully franked interim dividend and is advancing strategic acquisitions and sustainability initiatives.

Memphasys Limited is intensifying its commercial push for Felix, an innovative automated sperm separation system for IVF, backed by a landmark Middle East partnership and a fresh capital raise to scale manufacturing and sales.