Latest Operational Costs News

Meridian Energy’s June 2025 report reveals hydro storage levels exceeding historical averages and a notable rise in retail electricity sales, despite lower generation prices. The company also signals the end of its smelter demand response agreement.

Argent Minerals is fast-tracking diamond drilling and metallurgical testwork at its Kempfield Polymetallic Project to underpin a scoping study aimed at early cash flow and long-term development.

Ava Risk Group reports a positive EBITDA turnaround for FY2025 despite missing revenue guidance due to delayed key orders. The company highlights strong momentum in telecommunications and aviation sectors with promising technology deployments.

Zenith Minerals has unveiled a significant Exploration Target of 0.3 to 0.8 million ounces of gold at its Consolidated Dulcie Project in Western Australia, backed by a fully funded drilling campaign commencing late July 2025.

City Chic Collective reports a promising FY25 with a return to profitability driven by strong ANZ sales and disciplined cost management, despite ongoing US market headwinds.

Patagonia Lithium has announced a 319% increase in its Formentera Lithium Brine Project resource to 551,400 tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent, underpinned by high porosity and lithium grades. The company plans a 1,000 tonnes per annum demonstration plant in 2025/26, leveraging proven Ekosolve extraction technology.

Polymetals Resources Ltd has successfully completed a $15 million equity raise to replace debt and support the production ramp-up at its Endeavor Mine in New South Wales.

Tungsten Mining NL is pivoting its Mt Mulgine Project development by targeting near-surface oxide gold to generate early cash flow and support its long-term tungsten ambitions. A 10-week integrated scoping study will soon assess this dual-resource approach.

Top Shelf International Holdings is set to raise up to $10 million through convertible notes to support a strategic business restructure and operational improvements, alongside forging a key sales partnership with Amber Bev.

Australian Strategic Materials unveils a transformative heap leach approach for its Dubbo Project, cutting upfront capital costs by over half and accelerating rare earth oxide production amid rising global demand.

Almonty Industries has released an updated JORC technical report for its Sangdong Tungsten Mine, affirming Phase I production commencement in late 2025 and outlining plans for a fully permitted Phase II expansion to double throughput.

Manuka Resources has boosted the net present value of its Cobar Basin silver and gold project to A$153 million, driven by higher commodity prices, while advancing financing talks and exploring a Mt Boppy open pit cut-back to enhance production.