Latest Operational Risk News

Capricorn Metals delivered 30,358 ounces of gold in Q3 FY26 at the Karlawinda Gold Project, aligning with its mine plan and progressing the Karlawinda Expansion Project with peak construction activity.

NH3 Clean Energy has entered a pivotal phase in its WAH2 Project development, partnering with global engineering giant Linde and progressing funding discussions to secure up to A$567 million. This collaboration aims to reduce capital and operational risks as the project moves closer to a final investment decision.

NH3 Clean Energy has appointed Linde Engineering to lead the Front End Engineering and Design for its WAH2 clean ammonia project, while exploring innovative project delivery options to optimise capital and operational risk.

Lodestar Minerals has appointed Executive Director Coraline Blaud as CEO, positioning the company to capitalise on its expanding exploration projects across multiple continents.

Brookside Energy has commenced site preparation for a two-well development pad in the SWISH Area of Interest, with drilling set to begin in May 2026 targeting key formations in the Anadarko Basin.

Vault Minerals has begun commissioning stage 1 of its King of the Hills plant upgrade, set to increase throughput capacity to around 6 million tonnes per annum on time and budget.

Emu NL has announced a pro-rata non-renounceable rights issue aiming to raise approximately $3.67 million, offering new shares with free attaching options to eligible shareholders. The capital raise will primarily fund exploration activities at its Queensland projects and strengthen working capital.

Latitude Group Holdings Limited has launched an offer to raise approximately $100 million through Capital Notes 2, a new series of perpetual, subordinated, unsecured convertible notes. Existing Capital Notes 1 holders are invited to reinvest in the new notes, which feature discretionary quarterly distributions and potential conversion to ordinary shares.

LCL Resources has secured a transformative farm-in deal with Rio Tinto, which could see the mining giant earn up to an 80% stake in the promising Ono Project through substantial exploration funding and milestone payments.

Lindian Resources has operationalised its Tipume Accommodation Camp at the Kangankunde Rare Earths Project, enabling workforce expansion and accelerating construction towards first production in late 2026.

Clara Resources has agreed to sell its Kildanga nickel-cobalt project for up to $1.75 million, marking a strategic shift to focus on its Mareeba gold exploration in Queensland.

Barton Gold has commenced a critical drilling program at its Challenger Gold Project, aiming to convert resources to ore reserves and deliver a Stage 1 feasibility study by mid-2026. This marks a pivotal step towards restarting operations and expanding regional development optionality.