Latest Production And Operations News

Phoslock Environmental Technologies reported a stable sales volume and improved cash flow compared to last year, while ramping up production after reopening its Chinese factory. The company is advancing R&D on a new lanthanum product and faces ongoing legal challenges with mediation set for June.

Elixir Energy has completed its Lorelle-3/3H appraisal well with exceptional gas-condensate pay and the longest lateral drilled in the Taroom Trough. The company enters production testing phase fully funded with $22.3 million liquidity and a $10 million R&D-backed debt facility.

South32's March quarter saw a tragic fatality at Worsley Alumina and weather disruptions, yet the miner delivered solid operational results and progressed its Hermosa zinc-lead-silver project. Production guidance was mostly maintained, with a notable revision lower for Australia Manganese due to water management issues.

Jupiter Energy reported US$1.68 million in unaudited oil sales revenue for Q1 2026, with production steady across its Kazakhstan fields and a recent well workover set to boost output.

Cleanaway Waste Management has refreshed its long-term strategy, Blueprint 2030 2.0, focusing on leveraging scale, digitisation, and targeted growth to boost margins and cash flow. The plan builds on solid FY25 financial gains and aims for sustained EPS growth and operational efficiency.

Sandfire Resources reported a Q3 FY26 copper equivalent production of 34.5kt, bringing nine-month production to 106.5kt. Despite operational challenges, the group maintains its FY26 guidance but now expects to deliver in the lower half of the range, alongside a $15 million reduction in capital expenditure.

West African Resources Limited reported first-quarter gold production of 107,728 ounces, maintaining momentum toward its 2026 guidance of 430,000 to 490,000 ounces. Concurrently, the company continues confidential discussions with the Burkina Faso government regarding an increased equity interest in its Kiaka operation.

Meeka Metals’ March quarter gold production declined due to heavy rainfall impacting mining access, while processing throughput improved significantly. The company expects stable throughput in the near term and increased output as underground ore contributes more.

Ramelius Resources (ASX: RMS) reported gold production of 38,093 ounces for the March 2026 quarter, maintaining FY26 guidance at the midpoint. The company progressed key projects including early Never Never ore delivery and completed A$110.2 million in share buybacks.

BluGlass Limited (ASX: BLG) has entered a A$1.3 million strategic collaboration with a Fortune 500 global data storage company to advance photonics research using its proprietary visible laser technology.

Bass Oil reported steady February production with some operational setbacks in the Cooper Basin, while gaining regulatory approval for the Vanessa gas field acquisition and securing government funding for Kiwi gas development.

Blue Star Helium has completed Stage 1 of its Galactica Project, tying six wells into the Pinon Canyon facility and initiating spot-priced helium sales as it moves toward continuous operations and long-term contracts.