Latest Operational Disruptions News

Orora says strong Cans growth is no longer enough to offset weaker Saverglass earnings, with Group EBIT expected to decline in FY27. The company is targeting more than €30 million in Glass EBIT improvement by FY30 after a €449.7 million non-cash impairment.

Evolution Mining held its FY27 guidance after generating A$466 million in net mine cash flow during the September quarter, despite a slower start and operational disruptions at several sites. Strong copper pricing and a record contribution from Ernest Henry helped offset weaker production at Cowal, Mungari and Red Lake.

Metro Mining shipped 659,000 wet metric tonnes of bauxite in September, but a collapsed sand bank and workforce disruption have put its 2026 volume guidance under review. Channel repairs are under way, while the company works on longer-term dredging options with Ports North.

Fortescue shipped 46.8 million tonnes of iron ore in the September quarter, down 6% from a year earlier, while sales lagged production amid negotiations with China Mineral Resources Group. Net debt also rose to US$2.8 billion after the final dividend and quarterly capital spending, although FY27 guidance remains unchanged.

AVADA Group lifted revenue by nearly 15% in FY26, driven by Queensland and New South Wales expansion, while managing a $15 million impairment in Victoria that kept the statutory loss steady.

Reece Limited posted a 4.5% revenue increase to $9.38 billion in FY26, driven by a strong ANZ recovery and tempered by ongoing challenges in the US residential market. Despite flat EBITDA and a slight dip in net profit, the company unveiled a revamped long-term executive remuneration plan aligned with its 2030 strategy.

James Hardie Industries has agreed to divest its European Fermacell sustainable walling and flooring business to Holcim for €840 million, while planning to close its European fiber cement operations and launch a $250 million share buyback.

The Environmental Group Limited (ASX:EGL) posted flat revenue of $112 million for FY26 but saw a sharp 44.7% fall in EBITDA and a $6 million net loss, weighed down by operational disruptions, a major ERP system implementation, and a $3 million goodwill impairment.

ANZ has completed the acquisition of Worldline S.A’s 51% stake in ANZ Worldline, gaining full ownership of its merchant payments business and integrating around 270 employees as part of its 2030 strategic vision.

Ramelius Resources delivered solid June quarter results, hitting 53,466 ounces at an AISC of A$1,973/oz and generating A$138.3 million in underlying free cash flow. The company met full-year guidance for the sixth consecutive year, advanced key projects, and progressed a major asset sale.

Newmont delivered solid second quarter 2026 results, generating $2.2 billion net income and record $2.2 billion free cash flow despite production setbacks at Cadia. The gold miner remains on track to meet full-year guidance while returning $1.9 billion to shareholders through dividends and buybacks.

AIC Mines is set for a leadership transition with Clint Donkin appointed Managing Director from October 2026, while Aaron Colleran moves to Non-Executive Chairman, aiming to bolster operational focus during the company’s growth phase.