Latest Operational Risk News

Lithium Universe’s Pre-Feasibility Study for its Brownsville Lithium Carbonate Refinery reveals robust economics and strategic US positioning, aiming to close North America’s lithium conversion gap.

Atomo Diagnostics lifted revenue 41% to AUD 5.33 million for FY26, cutting its loss by 29% to AUD 3.51 million, driven by HIV self-testing growth and a key US partnership. Leadership changes signal a strategic pivot as the company eyes global expansion.

Praemium Limited reported a 5.7% revenue increase to $110.5 million and a 21.1% jump in funds under administration to $77.9 billion for FY26, driven by strong high-net-worth segment growth and the integration of OneVue. The acquisition of Technotia Laboratories and a major technology restructure signal a sharpened focus on innovation and cost efficiency.

Thorney Technologies Ltd posted a $16.4 million net loss for FY2026, deepening from last year, as it continued to simplify its portfolio and execute a substantial share buyback program.

BKI Investment Company has expanded its risk disclosure, outlining significant market, income, operational, and regulatory risks that could influence its financial outcomes and shareholder dividends.

Foresta Group Holdings reports a doubling of its net loss to $6.8 million for FY2026 amid steady progress on its Kawerau biomass facility, highlighted by a long-term lease and key technical studies.

WAM Alternative Assets nearly doubled its pre-tax profit in FY2026, driven by a 9.1% portfolio gain and a decisive shareholder vote backing its strategy. The company declared a 6.0 cents per share dividend, partially franked at 60%, reflecting portfolio maturation and diversification.

Kip McGrath Education Centres reversed prior losses with a $2.5 million profit in FY26 despite a 4.3% revenue dip driven by franchise consolidation and foreign exchange headwinds. The company declared a special dividend and faces an unsolicited $0.73 per share takeover offer.

WAM Active Limited delivered a historic 75.5% investment portfolio return in FY2026, driving net profit after tax up 355% to $33.8 million and declaring fully franked dividends totaling 9.4 cents per share.

Lovisa Holdings reported a robust FY26 with revenue up 17.6% to A$938.8 million, expanded its global store network to 1,136 locations, and declared a 33 cent final dividend, reflecting strong momentum in key markets.

Metallium has resolved a key permitting constraint at its Texas Gator Point campus, enabling chlorinated Flash Joule Heating testing to resume ahead of a major September campaign. The company also marks first revenue from its MXene development program and strengthens engineering leadership.

Sandfire Resources Ltd (ASX:SFR) posted a 41% revenue jump to $1.65 billion and a 282% surge in net profit to $355.8 million for FY26, driven by strong operational performance and robust commodity prices. The company declared a fully franked 35 Australian cents per share dividend and advanced its Kalkaroo Copper-Gold Project with a $70 million pre-feasibility study underway.