Latest Operational Excellence News

Newmont Corporation’s 2025 Annual Report reveals a robust financial performance driven by higher gold prices and portfolio optimisation, alongside significant progress in key development projects and sustainability initiatives.

LaserBond Ltd has reported a robust first half of FY26, with revenue up 13.4% and net profit after tax more than doubling, underpinned by a significant licensing agreement with Komatsu and ongoing R&D investments.

Guzman y Gomez has reported a robust first half of FY26, delivering strong revenue and profit growth alongside significant restaurant network expansion in Australia and the US.

Mineral Resources Limited reports a dramatic turnaround with a $573 million half-year profit, driven by Onslow Iron’s ramp-up and stronger lithium markets. The company reaffirms FY26 guidance amid strategic joint ventures and balance sheet strengthening.

Alliance Aviation Services reported a $105.8 million half-year loss driven by significant impairments on its Fokker fleet, even as revenue rose 7.9% on wet lease and aviation services growth. The company is executing a strategic turnaround including fleet renewal and operational realignment.

Rio Tinto reported solid 2025 results with an 8% increase in copper equivalent production and disciplined cost management, driving a 9% rise in underlying EBITDA to $25.4 billion. The company marked major project completions and maintained a strong dividend payout.

IPH Limited reported a solid half-year performance with revenue up 6.5% to $363.9 million and net profit rising 10.5% to $41.2 million, driven by strong gains in Canada and Asia despite a decline in Australia and New Zealand.

Ventia Services Group Limited reported a 23.6% increase in profit after tax for FY25 to $272.2 million, alongside record contract wins and a strong sustainability agenda. The company declared a 12.54 cents per share final dividend, underscoring its commitment to shareholder returns and operational excellence.

Sandfire Resources Limited has delivered a strong H1 FY26 performance with record sales revenue and a return to a net cash position, while advancing key projects including the Kalkaroo Copper-Gold earn-in agreement.

Santos Limited’s 2025 Annual Report reveals a robust operational and financial performance, highlighted by a 42% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and progress on major LNG projects Barossa and Pikka phase 1.

Lycopodium Limited reports strong half-year results for 1H FY26, driven by increased project delivery and strategic expansion into the Americas. The company updates its full-year guidance amid a robust pipeline across gold, copper, and critical minerals.

SHAPE Australia Corporation Limited reported a robust half-year performance with a 48.5% rise in net profit and declared a fully franked 14 cent interim dividend, underpinned by strategic acquisition and operational discipline.