Latest Operational Improvement News

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.

Janus Electric has unveiled a comprehensive growth strategy targeting over 1,600 electrified heavy trucks by FY29, leveraging its unique retrofit and battery swap technology across multiple international markets.

Amplitude Energy lifted gas prices and revenue to new quarterly highs in Q3 FY26 while pushing ahead with the East Coast Supply Project, despite mixed exploration results. The company’s production remains robust with capacity expansions at Orbost and development drilling in Cooper and Otway basins.

New Zealand King Salmon (NZX: NZK) has sharply upgraded its FY26 earnings guidance, citing better-than-expected summer fish growth and lower mortality. The company now expects pro-forma EBITDA between $19 million and $27 million, up from $9 million to $15 million previously.

Freehill Mining’s aggregate materials sales surged in March, with quarterly sales up 60%, while the company prioritises mine planning and permitting for its Blanco y Negro copper-gold project.

Ora Banda Mining delivered a record 38,800 ounces of gold in the March quarter, generating $76.3 million in free cash flow and boosting cash reserves to $231.7 million. The company also reported a tenfold increase in its Round Dam Mineral Resource to 1.33 million ounces, underpinning its aggressive growth strategy.

Virgin Australia navigates a doubling of jet fuel prices with robust hedging and fare adjustments, maintaining its FY26 earnings outlook despite rising costs.

Finico Pty Ltd, already holding 57.5% of DTI Group, has initiated an unconditional on-market cash offer at 1.2 cents per share for all remaining shares. Shaw and Partners will facilitate purchases from announcement through late May.

Kingsgate Consolidated delivered over 21,000 ounces of gold in the March quarter, marking its fifth consecutive quarter above this threshold, while cash reserves rose nearly 20% to A$213 million.

Atomos Limited is acquiring Flanders Scientific to deepen its foothold in professional reference monitors, funded by a new $10 million CBA loan. The deal is immediately earnings accretive and broadens Atomos’ video production ecosystem.

WA Kaolin Limited has halted its 2026 offtake agreement with Dak Tai Trading following an ASX notification of a Listing Rule 10.1 breach. The company plans to seek shareholder ratification by mid-May while continuing ad hoc sales under arm's length terms.

360 Capital REIT (ASX:TOT) has secured five-year leases with Siemens Energy and Stack Infrastructure at its Cremorne property, raising occupancy to 96.7% and extending lease expiry profiles.