Latest Production News

Alligator Energy has moved into uranium extraction at its Samphire project, reporting initial Field Recovery Trial results that meet or exceed expectations and launching a Bankable Feasibility Study to underpin development.

Newmont Corporation delivered a standout first quarter in 2026, reporting $3.3 billion net income and $3.1 billion free cash flow, while authorising an additional $6 billion share repurchase program after completing the previous one.

Qoria Limited has increased its equity placement to US$100 million, backed by insiders, to support aggressive AI investment and integration with Aura. The combined group reports robust ARR growth and reiterates FY26 guidance amid ongoing merger preparations.

Judo Bank reported solid Q3 lending growth and stable asset quality, maintaining its FY26 profit before tax guidance between $180m and $190m despite increasing credit loss provisions due to economic uncertainty.

IGO Limited posted a robust quarter driven by Nova’s nickel output and cash flow, while Greenbushes’ lithium production stalled amid safety and operational challenges, prompting a downgrade in full-year guidance.

Askari Metals has completed data compilation at its Nejo Gold and Copper Project, setting the stage for a 5,000m maiden drilling campaign targeting high-grade gold and copper. Meanwhile, trenching at its Uis Project in Namibia reveals robust polymetallic mineralisation, including tin, tantalum, lithium, rubidium, and caesium, underpinning plans for RC drilling later this year.

Brazilian Critical Minerals (ASX: BCM) has reinforced the scale and quality of its Ema rare earth project with strong drilling results and steady progress on permitting and feasibility studies, positioning it well amid tightening global supply.

Orezone Gold Corporation reported a 35% jump in Q1 2026 gold production, driven by Bomboré’s hard rock expansion and the acquisition of Quebec’s Casa Berardi mine. Operational hiccups with emulsion supply slowed high-grade ore sequencing but did not derail cost guidance.

Vulcan Energy has officially started full-scale construction of its Lionheart lithium chemicals facility in Frankfurt, targeting a 2028 commercial production start with a capacity to supply 500,000 EV batteries annually.

Great Western Exploration has kicked off a major copper-gold drilling campaign targeting nine prospects in Western Australia's Yerrida Basin, backed by a $3.75 million placement. The program begins with a diamond drill testing a key gravity anomaly at the Oval VHMS target, aiming to replicate the nearby DeGrussa deposit's success.

Lunnon Metals has reported strong operational progress at its Lady Herial open pit gold mine, generating positive free cash flow in March 2026 and maintaining schedule to complete mining by August. Higher-than-expected gold prices have offset rising diesel costs, underpinning the project's economic outlook.

Auric Mining has appointed Gareth Solly as CEO, aiming to fast-track its transition to a mid-tier gold producer by developing the Burbanks processing facility and expanding operations at Munda.