Latest Operational Outlook News

Rio Tinto delivered a robust first half in 2026 with a 28% jump in underlying EBITDA to $14.8 billion, powered by copper ramp-up at Oyu Tolgoi, lithium expansion, and operational gains. The miner also lifted its interim dividend by 43% amid disciplined capital investment and steady iron ore output.

Austral Resources has terminated its Anthill Project Agreement with Glencore and Secover, settling obligations with a $52 million mix of cash and shares. This move grants Austral full control over its copper output at Mt Kelly, boosting earnings and cash flow while maintaining funding through Rocklands’ mid-2027 restart.

Aldoro Resources has solidified its position in critical minerals with a major resource update at Kameelburg, revealing the world’s largest Strontium deposit alongside high-grade rare earth and niobium mineralisation, backed by robust Phase II drilling and metallurgical advances.

Zeotech completed a 110-hole drilling campaign at Toondoon, secured key approvals, progressed AusPozz™ commercial trials, and demonstrated a 92% methane reduction in landfill trials.

Reach Resources has locked in a fully funded mining and milling agreement with Andel Resources at Murchison South, alongside a 30% increase in its Blue Heaven gold resource to 80,000 ounces at higher grade.

Dateline Resources has secured the right to intervene in a US federal lawsuit challenging its mining operations at the Colosseum Mine, positioning the company to defend its approved mining plan alongside the Department of Justice.

Westgold Resources delivered a record 387,354oz gold production in FY26, exceeding guidance, while closing the year with a robust $939 million in cash and liquid assets, remaining debt free and unhedged.

BHP delivered record iron ore volumes and stable copper production of around 2 million tonnes in FY26, underpinned by disciplined cost control and a robust growth pipeline including the Ministers North project.

Centaurus Metals has gained regulatory approval to connect its Jaguar Nickel Sulphide Project in Brazil to the national 230kV power grid, securing 20MW of low-cost, reliable electricity that will reduce operating costs and de-risk the project ahead of a Final Investment Decision.

Evolution Mining has delivered on its FY26 guidance with record cash flows and a fully unhedged portfolio, while setting a stable operational outlook for FY27 amid inflationary pressures.

Orezone Gold delivered a solid Q2 2026 as a multi-mine producer with Bomboré mining ahead of schedule and Casa Berardi advancing underground development despite a wildfire-induced pause. The company reaffirmed its 2026 production guidance amid operational challenges.

Alkane Resources delivered 42,491 ounces gold equivalent in the June quarter, pushing full-year production to 168,337 ounces and bolstering cash and investments to $454 million.