Latest Operational Excellence News

Newmont Corporation announces the retirement of CEO Tom Palmer at year-end 2025, with President and COO Natascha Viljoen stepping up as the first female CEO in the company’s century-long history.

Xstate Resources has commenced drilling the Diona-1 well in Queensland’s Surat-Bowen Basin, aiming at three proven hydrocarbon formations with promising resource potential and a rapid path to market.

Synlait has agreed to sell its North Island assets to global healthcare giant Abbott for approximately US$178 million, marking a strategic reset focused on debt reduction and operational simplification. The deal, expected to close by April 2026, positions Synlait to concentrate on its South Island operations and explore new growth avenues.

Sonic Healthcare announces a major leadership transition with Dr Colin Goldschmidt retiring after 32 years as CEO, succeeded by Dr Jim Newcombe. The company also appoints Evangelos Kotsopoulos as Chief Operating Officer to support its global growth ambitions.

QPM Energy has reported its first-ever profit alongside a 12.6% revenue increase and significant growth in gas reserves and electricity generation capacity.

Viva Energy announces the resignation of Jevan Bouzo as CEO of its Convenience and Mobility business, appointing Jennifer Gray as interim leader while searching for a permanent replacement.

EQ Resources Limited has appointed industry veteran Craig Bradshaw as Managing Director, marking a strategic leadership transition to drive growth in global tungsten mining.

DroneShield has surpassed 4,000 systems sold globally, securing $7.9 million in new contracts from the U.S. Department of Defense and reporting record half-year revenue growth.

Brightstar Resources reports underground mining operations at its Laverton Hub are significantly ahead of schedule, targeting a +50% quarter-on-quarter production increase in the September quarter. The Fish Mine has turned cash flow positive, underpinning a robust growth outlook.

Oceania Healthcare has unveiled a comprehensive strategy focused on sales performance, operational excellence, and capital management to strengthen its aged care and retirement living portfolio. The company aims to reduce debt, enhance resident choice, and expand services while maintaining strong occupancy and shareholder returns.

Elevra Lithium finalizes merger of Piedmont and Sayona, creating North America’s largest hard-rock lithium producer with a combined resource base of 229Mt. The company outlines ambitious growth plans, operational efficiencies, and a strengthened financial position to capitalize on rising lithium demand.

DigiCo Infrastructure REIT has appointed Michael Juniper as a senior executive and director, aiming to leverage his extensive experience to accelerate growth and sustainability in its data centre portfolio.