Latest Operational Efficiency News

Alliance Nickel has begun vat leach testing on a bulk sample from its NiWest project, targeting a significant reduction in capital costs by replacing heap leaching with a lower-cost atmospheric process. Results are expected by late Q3 2026 and could reshape the project’s economics.

CZR Resources (ASX:CZR) has launched a recommended all-scrip takeover bid for Zuleika Gold (ASX:ZAG), valuing the company at $44.8 million and offering a significant premium to Zuleika shareholders.

Qualitas Limited has upgraded its long-term Australian funds management EBITDA margin target from over 50% to more than 60%, driven by operational efficiencies and a proprietary AI platform designed to streamline investment processes.

2 Cheap Cars Group maintained steady revenue and profit in FY26 despite softer vehicle sales and regulatory headwinds, driven by strong EV demand and record finance and insurance penetration.

ArborGen Holdings reported a solid FY26 with record revenue driven by Brazil expansion and a 31% EBITDA increase, offsetting a challenging US market. Leadership changes and operational discipline mark the company’s path forward.

Vista Group has landed a significant contract to transition Cineplexx’s European cinema circuit to its cloud-based Operational Excellence platform, covering 59 sites and over 400 screens across 11 countries.

CTI Logistics expects a 75% increase in profit before tax for FY26, driven by strong revenue growth and operational efficiencies in Western Australia despite relocation expenses.

Australian Rare Earths (ASX: AR3) has announced a maiden Ore Reserve of 26 million tonnes at 920 ppm TREO for its Koppamurra Rare Earths Project, underpinned by a robust Pre-Feasibility Study delivering an A$858 million post-tax NPV and a rapid payback of less than one year.

SunRice reported a 4% rise in net profit after tax for FY26 to $73.3 million, maintaining an 8% EBITDA margin despite a 2.5% revenue decline. The company declared a record fully franked dividend of 70 cents per share but expects FY27 profit to fall amid a smaller Australian rice crop.

Orcoda has secured a lucrative multi-year contract with Wagner Corporation to deliver workforce logistics and facilities management at Wellcamp Business Park, leveraging its AI-driven Contractor360 platform.

International Graphite Limited has inked a non-binding deal with Wogen Pacific to supply micronised graphite and feedstock for its Collie facility, targeting Asia-Pacific markets with an initial three-year term.

Judo Bank has raised its FY26 cost of risk guidance due to three specific customer exposures, yet maintains a strong profit outlook with a projected 30% increase in pre-tax earnings.