Latest Safety And Environmental News

EMU NL’s latest quarterly report reveals promising copper exploration parallels with Canada’s largest open-pit mine, a renewed gold project strategy, and significant corporate restructuring amid shareholder disputes.

Emperor Energy has submitted a key Environmental Plan to NOPSEMA, marking a major step towards drilling the Judith-2 appraisal well in mid-2026 amid tightening east coast gas supply. The company also appointed industry veteran Douglas Jendry as Chairman to steer its next phase.

Kinetiko Energy reports encouraging progress in South African gas exploration, with improved well performance and a drilling optimisation study revealing key production enhancements.

Northern Minerals has made significant progress on its Browns Range Heavy Rare Earths Project, advancing its feasibility study and exploration while raising $41.5 million, positioning itself as a strategic alternative amid growing geopolitical supply risks.

PVW Resources reports strong drilling results at its Capão Bonito rare earth project in Brazil, with Total Rare Earth Oxide grades reaching up to 3,267 ppm, while preparing for further exploration campaigns across its Brazilian hubs.

Beach Energy reported steady production and strong financials in Q3 FY25 despite flood disruptions in the Cooper Basin, with key projects advancing and liquidity improving.

Core Lithium Ltd progresses its Finniss Lithium Project Restart Study, securing full ownership of site infrastructure and reporting promising gold exploration results at Shoobridge.

Central Petroleum has successfully commissioned two new wells at Mereenie, exceeding production expectations and driving a 22% rise in quarterly revenue despite the lapse of a key gas supply agreement.

Ramelius Resources delivered a record underlying free cash flow of A$223 million in the March 2025 quarter, upgraded its full-year gold production guidance, and advanced a transformational acquisition of Spartan Resources to create a leading Australian gold producer.

South32 reported a robust US$360 million net profit for H1 FY25, driven by strong commodity prices and operational execution, while investing heavily in growth projects like Hermosa and returning US$169 million to shareholders.

Vulcan Steel Limited reported a 12.6% revenue decline and a 64.8% drop in net profit for the first half of FY25 amid challenging market conditions. Despite this, the company achieved a 10% return on capital employed and is positioning itself for growth as economic recovery signs emerge.

Beach Energy has reported a robust 15% increase in production and a 37% rise in underlying NPAT for the first half of FY25, underpinned by operational improvements and strategic initiatives. The company also announced a 50% increase in its interim dividend, signaling strong confidence in its financial outlook.