Latest Production Disruptions News

Lotus Resources has disclosed operational challenges at its Kayelekera uranium mine, revising production figures downward and delaying steady-state output to the third quarter of 2026.

Bass Oil’s March production faced Cooper Basin setbacks from heavy rains and storage limits, but trucking resumed in April with strong prices. Indonesian output remained steady with a sharp 47% price rise. The company is progressing its Vanessa gas field acquisition and Kiwi development with government backing.

Westgold Resources has approved a $145 million expansion of its Higginsville Processing Hub, increasing capacity by 62.5% and aiming to lift Southern Goldfields production by 60,000 ounces annually while cutting processing costs by nearly a quarter.

Beach Energy reported a 32% drop in half-year net profit to $150.2 million, impacted by flooding and lower oil prices, while advancing its Waitsia Stage 2 gas project. The company declared a fully franked interim dividend of 1.0 cent per share.

Lynas Rare Earths faces significant power disruptions at its Kalgoorlie processing plant, causing notable production delays that ripple through its Malaysian operations. The company is urgently seeking solutions to restore output within the financial year.

Korvest has reported a record $13.2 million profit for FY25, driven by strong performances in its EzyStrut and Galvanising divisions, and is now embarking on a major expansion of its Kilburn manufacturing site.

Capstone Copper’s Mantoverde mine in Chile is experiencing a temporary production slowdown due to dual ball mill motor failures, with repairs expected to take about four weeks and production halved during this period.

Stanmore Resources Limited reported a net loss of US$50.5 million for the half-year ended June 2025, reversing a prior profit amid falling coal prices and operational disruptions from severe weather. The company’s underlying earnings also took a hit, reflecting challenging market conditions.

Iluka Resources reported a 31% drop in net profit for the first half of 2025, challenged by lower mineral sands prices but buoyed by strong cost controls and early project milestones.

Mastermyne Group forecasts a significant revenue decline for FY25 due to mine suspensions and closures but reports a stronger net cash position and early signs of operational recovery.

Sayona Mining's March 2025 quarterly report reveals operational setbacks at North American Lithium due to adverse weather and maintenance, yet the company maintains full-year guidance and progresses a transformative merger with Piedmont Lithium.

Mineral Commodities Ltd reports steady progress on its Munglinup graphite project and secures A$2.4 million in convertible loans, while navigating operational setbacks and a conditional sale of its Skaland asset.