Latest Operational Risk News

South32 reported a robust September quarter with a 12% rise in copper equivalent production and a 33% surge in manganese volumes, while advancing key projects and maintaining full-year guidance.

Blue Star Helium Limited is poised to become a key U.S. helium and natural CO2 producer with first production from its Galactica project scheduled for December 2025. The company’s staged development plan and strategic joint venture position it to address growing domestic helium demand amid global supply constraints.

Duxton Farms has moved forward with a transformative merger to diversify its agricultural portfolio while navigating a challenging start to FY2026 with dry conditions impacting winter crops.

Broken Hill Mines Limited reports outstanding high-grade silver-lead-zinc intercepts alongside promising gold-copper mineralisation at its Pinnacles Mine, expanding its phase 1 drilling program and targeting near-term open pit operations.

Smartpay Holdings Limited shareholders convened to vote on a proposed NZ$1.20 per share acquisition by Shift4 Payments, a deal that offers a significant premium and promises immediate cash returns. The Board unanimously endorses the scheme, highlighting a thorough competitive process and the absence of superior bids.

360 Capital Group (ASX, TGP) has received a $0.31 per security unconditional takeover offer from TT Investments, with the Independent Board Committee unanimously recommending acceptance in the absence of a superior proposal. The offer, supported by an independent expert, provides a premium to recent trading prices and offers certainty of cash consideration.

Bellevue Gold Limited’s latest grade control drilling results reinforce its confident FY26 production guidance, with operations advancing into higher-grade zones and exploration set to resume.

Kinetiko Energy hosts senior South African government dignitaries at its Brakfontein gas project, highlighting record gas flows and plans for a pilot LNG plant to address the country’s energy crisis.

Western Gold Resources reports strong early drilling results from its Gold Duke Project, confirming high-grade gold continuity and securing full funding through to production.

Theta Gold Mines Limited has had its trading suspension lifted immediately following the release of a funding transaction announcement, signaling renewed market activity for the gold miner.

Tombador Iron Limited, soon to be Atomic Eagle Limited, is set to acquire Canadian uranium explorer GoviEx Uranium Inc and relist on the ASX, backed by a $5–10 million capital raise to advance its flagship Muntanga Uranium Project in Zambia.

Juno Minerals has completed the sale of its Mount Mason DSO Hematite Project to Gold Valley Yilgarn for A$6 million cash plus a 2% royalty, with production set to start mid-2026. The deal strengthens Juno’s cash position while allowing focus on its flagship Mount Ida Magnetite Project.