Latest Operational Leadership News

Explorers led the Materials tape as fresh drill stories and new ground deals pulled buyers into small caps. Big miners still delivered, but the loudest moves came from companies offering investors a near-term catalyst.

Paladin Energy reported a 16% increase in uranium production and a significant rise in sales volumes for the December 2025 quarter, alongside a successful equity raise and debt restructuring that enhance its financial flexibility.

Paladin Energy reported a strong half-year performance with uranium sales revenue climbing to US$138.3 million, driven by ramp-up at its Namibian mine and significant progress on Canadian development projects.

Tamboran Resources has appointed Todd Abbott as CEO and made significant progress in drilling and infrastructure development in the Beetaloo Basin, aiming for first gas sales in the third quarter of 2026.

Tamboran Resources has marked significant milestones in the Beetaloo Basin with successful drilling, major capital raises, and a new CEO appointment, targeting first gas sales in Q3 2026.

Lode Resources has appointed Keith Mayes as Managing Director to spearhead the Montezuma Silver and Antimony Project development, while Ted Leschke shifts focus to exploration strategy as Executive Director – Exploration.

Patriot Resources has appointed mining engineer and finance expert Dominic Duggan as CEO to spearhead development of its high-grade silver and gold projects across Peru, Zambia, and Canada.

AVADA Group Limited reported a robust 24% increase in cash receipts for Q2 FY26, driven by strong sales and strategic leadership changes, while expanding its trade finance facility to support ongoing growth.

Lakes Blue Energy has completed drilling and begun production testing at its Wombat-5 well, while progressing plans for proof-of-concept drilling at the Portland Energy Project targeting up to 1 trillion cubic feet of gas.

Many Peaks Minerals has reported robust high-grade gold drilling results at its Ferké and Odienné projects in Côte d'Ivoire, alongside a solid financial footing with nearly A$13 million in cash and investments.

Conrad Asia Energy and Empyrean Energy have reached a binding settlement over historical cash call arrears in the Duyung Production Sharing Contract, involving asset transfers and payments that realign project interests and support the Mako gas field’s development timeline.

Aurora Energy Metals has taken significant strides in its uranium exploration strategy, progressing Eagle Energy Metals’ planned Nasdaq listing and securing new Western Australian exploration assets. These developments position the company for growth amid evolving market dynamics.