Latest Operational Performance News

Prairie Lithium is poised to begin commercial lithium production in Q4 2026 as its Direct Lithium Extraction facility nears completion, backed by a binding offtake agreement covering 100% of Phase 1 output and a strategic AU$10 million equipment contribution from Hydro Lithium.

BMC Minerals has cleared a key regulatory hurdle for its Kudz Ze Kayah polymetallic project in Yukon, receiving a positive Decision Document that enables progression to final permitting and targets a 2027 Final Investment Decision.

Native Mineral Resources (ASX:NMR) has resumed mining at Blackjack South, with ore now feeding the processing plant and Podosky mining poised to start late April. Far Fanning drilling is underway, aiming for a 2027 production ramp-up.

Whitehaven Coal (ASX:WHC) has entered a US$600 million senior secured syndicated loan facility with a 4.5-year tenor, aimed at refinancing existing debt, lowering funding costs, and extending debt maturity. The facility reflects lender confidence in the company’s financial discipline and credit profile.

The GPT Group delivered solid financial and operational results for 2025, growing assets under management to nearly $40 billion and advancing strategic partnerships across retail, logistics, and office sectors.

Alligator Energy Ltd has reported positive operational results from the first well pattern at its Samphire Uranium Project Field Recovery Trial, with uranium recovery exceeding 55% and reagent consumption aligning with expectations, validating key assumptions from its December 2023 Scoping Study.

WA Kaolin Limited has initiated a partially underwritten pro-rata non-renounceable rights offer to raise up to $34.9 million, aiming to reduce debt, fund plant improvements, and restore working capital amid ongoing ASX suspension.

DPM Metals Inc. has announced preliminary production results for the first quarter of 2026, confirming steady operational performance and progress in ramping up the Vareš mine. The company remains on track to meet its full-year production guidance amid ongoing exploration and capital management initiatives.

West African Resources Limited reported first-quarter gold production of 107,728 ounces, maintaining momentum toward its 2026 guidance of 430,000 to 490,000 ounces. Concurrently, the company continues confidential discussions with the Burkina Faso government regarding an increased equity interest in its Kiaka operation.

De.mem Limited has responded to an ASX query regarding the late lodgement of an Appendix 3Y for director Andreas Hendrik De Wit, attributing the delay to an administrative oversight. The company has outlined existing compliance protocols and introduced additional measures to prevent future lapses.

Spenda Limited (ASX:SPX) has announced a 1-for-20 security consolidation affecting its ordinary shares and multiple option classes, with key dates scheduled throughout May 2026.

Sheffield Resources (ASX:SFX) has provided an update on ongoing debt restructuring negotiations for the Thunderbird Mineral Sands Mine, highlighting operational disruptions and additional working capital support from Yansteel. Uncertainty remains over the successful amendment of senior loan facilities.