Latest Operational Risk News

PM Capital Global Opportunities Fund (ASX: PGF) is raising up to $195 million through a $175 million placement and a $20 million share purchase plan at $3.07 per share, matching its net tangible asset value and offering a fully franked 7.5 cent dividend for 2026.

Native Mineral Resources (ASX:NMR) achieved a record reconciled mill head grade of 1.09g/t Au at its Blackjack Gold Operations in July 2026 despite 250 hours of downtime. Strong gold pours and a robust ROM inventory set the stage for improved August production.

Argosy Minerals has made significant strides in its 12ktpa Rincon Lithium Project, delivering encouraging process testwork results and securing critical 40MW energy infrastructure, while engaging strategic partners for funding.

Finder Energy has secured key regulatory approval for its KTJ Project in Timor-Leste and raised $27 million to advance development, positioning for a Final Investment Decision in Q3 2026.

Centaurus Metals has made significant strides towards a Final Investment Decision for its Jaguar Nickel Sulphide Project, securing strong debt financing interest, critical infrastructure approvals, and advancing engineering and pre-development works in Brazil.

Carnegie Clean Energy has made substantial progress on its ACHIEVE Programme, including module assembly and regulatory approvals for ocean deployment in Spain, supported by a $2.5 million private placement to fund commercial expansion.

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.

West Wits Mining has achieved a major underground breakthrough at Qala Shallows, unlocking higher-grade ore zones, while completing a comprehensive ZAR 1.115 billion finance package that underpins its production ramp-up.

Anax Metals has kicked off Front-End Engineering Design for its Whim Creek Copper Project, setting the stage for a Final Investment Decision by the end of 2026. The project, boasting a robust DFS with a pre-tax NPV7 of A$501 million and a 98% IRR, moves closer to construction amid ongoing financing talks.

Capricorn Metals has transformed its Mt Gibson Gold Project with a new underground mine, lifting annual production to 260,000 ounces and extending mine life to over 19 years, backed by a robust $6.1 billion NPV.

Auric Mining's integrated Scoping Study outlines a $138 million capital plan to restart mining at Munda and upgrade Burbanks processing plant, targeting first gold in early 2028 with robust economics and scalable infrastructure.

Argosy Minerals is progressing its 12,000tpa Rincon Lithium Project in Argentina with robust feasibility testwork validating its process flowsheet and securing a 40MW power supply, underpinning its upcoming Definitive Feasibility Study.