Latest Production Operations News

Synlait Milk announces CEO Richard Wyeth's resignation effective end of June, with Acting CEO Leon Fung appointed immediately to steer through ongoing operational challenges.

Pioneer Minerals has taken a decisive step toward developing its Springfield tungsten, gold, and gallium project in Idaho by engaging Mineral Technologies to design a modular processing plant. Recent high-grade assays confirm a multi-commodity critical mineral system, with near-term work targeting rapid production pathways and US government funding.

Gale Pacific reported a $1.3 million operating cash outflow in Q3 FY26 amid Middle East geopolitical tensions but strengthened its net cash position by $18 million year-on-year. The company is executing a revised strategy focused on expanding its US commercial footprint and diversifying manufacturing beyond China.

Global Health Limited boosted customer receipts by 25% in the March quarter while slashing operating cash burn by 50%, setting the stage for positive cashflow from July 2026 driven by AI-enhanced efficiencies and expanding SaaS integrations.

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.

Melbana Energy is poised to resume 100% ownership of its Cuban Block 9 after its partner Sonangol defaulted on US$23.5 million in cash calls. Fresh seismic data and well results have refined reservoir understanding, derisking future drilling plans.

Native Mineral Resources (ASX:NMR) has resumed mining at Blackjack South, with ore now feeding the processing plant and Podosky mining poised to start late April. Far Fanning drilling is underway, aiming for a 2027 production ramp-up.

Terramin Australia has released an updated 2025 Mining Study for its Tala Hamza Zinc Project in Algeria, increasing throughput to 2.0 million tonnes per annum and confirming strong financial returns with advanced funding negotiations underway.

Finder Energy has achieved a pivotal regulatory milestone with approval of the Development Area for its Kuda Tasi and Jahal oil fields, setting the stage for project sanction and a scalable production hub in Timor-Leste.

Clarity Pharmaceuticals has signed a significant manufacturing supply agreement with Theragenics to produce copper-64, a key isotope for its upcoming prostate cancer diagnostic, Cu-SAR-bisPSMA. This deal strengthens Clarity’s US supply network ahead of anticipated FDA approval and commercial launch.

Calix Limited has secured a two-year toll processing agreement with Green360 Technologies to produce calcined clay for low-carbon cement, leveraging existing capacity without capital outlay. This partnership aims to advance sustainable cement production while potentially generating several million dollars in annual revenue for Calix.

Resolute Mining has approved the final investment decision for its Doropo Gold Project in Côte d’Ivoire, initiating construction in the first half of 2026 and aiming to boost annual gold output beyond 500,000 ounces by 2028.