Latest Operational Disruptions News

ALS Limited reported a 25.8% jump in underlying net profit after tax to AUD 381.2 million for FY26, driven by strong commodity testing demand and margin expansion. The company raised its dividend and advanced major hub lab projects while navigating a post-year-end cyber incident.

ALS Limited has detected a malicious cyber attack that temporarily disrupted parts of its operations. The company is actively investigating the incident and working with authorities while restoring affected systems.

Ampol Limited showcased resilience in 2025 with strong refining margins supported by government payments and robust retail growth, while awaiting ACCC approval for its EG Australia acquisition promising significant synergies.

Viva Energy is progressing repairs at its Geelong Refinery following a fire that disrupted key units, aiming to resume near-full production by June while maintaining fuel supply.

Woolworths Group posted a 4.5% increase in third quarter sales, led by strong Australian Food and WooliesX eCommerce growth, while signaling cautious EBIT guidance due to inflation and Middle East conflict impacts.

Boss Energy has trimmed its FY26 uranium production guidance due to severe weather disruptions at its Honeymoon project, while advancing a new feasibility study targeting cost reductions with wide-spaced wellfields.

Coronado Global Resources launched a structural reset targeting cash flow improvement, with Buchanan mine doubling EBITDA despite weak markets, while Logan mine was idled amid persistent High Vol challenges and a $160 million impairment is expected.

Generation Development Group’s subsidiary Generation Life Limited has swiftly contained a cyber incident involving unauthorised access through a third-party provider, with no evidence of impact on core systems or unauthorised transactions.

Perseus Mining delivered a strong March quarter with a 21% jump in gold production and a cash pile swelling to US$817 million, while confirming the completion of its US$260 million Meyas Sand Project sale. The Nyanzaga development remains on track for first gold in January 2027.

Tartana Minerals has finished stacking 50,000 tonnes of copper-rich pit fill and is finalising a key plant upgrade, setting the stage for copper sulphate production to resume within weeks.

Fitch Ratings has maintained Karoon Energy’s credit ratings while revising its outlook to Negative, citing operational disruptions and production decline risks despite solid liquidity and manageable debt. Karoon is actively working on restoring production at key assets with updates expected in its upcoming quarterly report.

Connexion Mobility reported a record $3 million quarterly revenue, boosted by exclusive software deployment for GM Canada’s Enhanced Exposure Program, while net profit before tax fell 31% due to higher expenses.