Latest Operational Risk News

The Australian Wealth Advisors Group has deepened its Equity Partnership Scheme with strategic stakes in Oneledger and B2B Invest, setting up royalty revenue streams that align with its expansion in financial services.

Perenti’s African Underground Mining Services has locked in a five-year, A$1 billion contract to provide underground mining services at Ghana’s Obuasi Gold Mine, reinforcing its strategic partnership with AngloGold Ashanti.

Hawsons Iron Ltd confirms the technical viability of a fully dry processing circuit for its Hawsons Iron Project, promising cost and environmental benefits. An updated prefeasibility study and maiden ore reserves are expected soon.

Dubber Corporation faces a significant setback as VirginMedia O2 declines to renew its call recording contract, prompting urgent cost-cutting and strategic reassessment.

Worley Limited has reaffirmed its FY25 financial outlook, targeting low double-digit EBITA growth and margins between 8-8.5%, supported by a robust $9.4 billion bookings pipeline and a strategic operational reorganisation.

Hearts & Minds Investments Limited is reshaping its leadership by appointing seasoned executive Richard Howes as part-time Managing Director, following operational upgrades under outgoing CEO Brett Jollie.

Almonty Industries reports steady tungsten market conditions and completes key financing for its Sangdong Mine, while posting a $34.6 million net loss in Q1 2025. The company advances its US Domestication and plans to restart Los Santos Mine in 2026.

Celsius Resources Limited has launched an offer of up to 423.95 million new options to key placement participants, including Silvercorp Metals and its lead manager, aiming to support ongoing project funding without immediate capital inflow.

Future Metals NL has announced a partially underwritten entitlement offer aiming to raise approximately AUD 2.64 million to support development of its Eileen Bore Project and working capital needs. The offer opens to eligible shareholders on 15 May 2025 and closes on 30 May 2025.

Bass Oil Limited has announced a $3.1 million rights issue to fund key projects including recommissioning a gas facility in Australia and drilling an oil well in Indonesia, aiming to significantly increase production and cash flow.

Babylon Pump & Power Limited has announced an accelerated non-renounceable entitlement offer to raise approximately $3.5 million, aimed at completing a key acquisition and supporting its working capital needs. The offer invites existing shareholders to subscribe for new shares at $0.004 each on a 7-for-20 basis.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia reports a 45 basis point increase in its CET1 capital ratio for Q1 2025, driven by earnings despite rising risk-weighted assets. The bank maintains strong liquidity and leverage ratios above regulatory minimums.