Latest Safety And Sustainability News

Dyno Nobel’s explosives business drove a 28% EBIT jump in 1H26 as the company completed $558m of its $900m buyback and sealed the sale of its fertilisers unit.

Westgold Resources maintained FY26 gold production guidance with 93,145oz in Q3, backed by a record A$7,080/oz gold price and a robust A$285M underlying cash build. The company approved a $145M expansion of its Higginsville processing hub to boost capacity and cut costs.

Yancoal Australia posted a record 38.6 million tonnes of attributable saleable coal in 2025, up 5% on 2024, but net profit after tax plunged 64% to A$440 million amid softer coal prices. The miner maintained disciplined cost control and declared A$769 million in fully franked dividends.

Coronado Global Resources (ASX: CRN) will hold its 2026 Annual General Meeting virtually on June 4, 2026, following a challenging 2025 marked by a $432 million net loss amid weak metallurgical coal prices and logistical constraints. The company reported operational improvements and liquidity support from Stanwell, while navigating leadership changes and ongoing risks.

Stanmore Resources defied a four-year low in metallurgical coal prices to deliver record saleable production and robust cash flow in 2025, while maintaining a strong safety record and advancing key development projects.

29Metals Limited (ASX:29M) swung to a $24 million net profit in 2025, powered by steady copper output at Golden Grove despite seismic disruptions, cost efficiencies, and key progress on growth projects including Gossan Valley and Capricorn Copper restart.

ABx Group’s mixed rare earth carbonate from Tasmania’s Deep Leads project has earned strong validation from US-based Rare Earth Technologies Inc, confirming its high purity and compatibility with cutting-edge separation technology.

Atlas Pearls reports a challenging first half of FY26 with a 27% drop in revenue and a net loss of $5.2 million, driven by weaker market demand and a shift towards lower-grade pearl sales.

Clarity Pharmaceuticals reports another metastatic prostate cancer patient achieving undetectable disease markers in its Phase II SECuRE trial, reinforcing promising efficacy and safety of its Cu-SAR-bisPSMA radiopharmaceutical.

Sims Limited reported a 3.7% rise in half-year sales revenue to A$3.78 billion, propelled by strong non-ferrous prices and robust growth in its Lifecycle Services division. Underlying EBIT soared 65.9%, reflecting strategic acquisitions and operational efficiencies despite challenging ferrous markets.

BlueScope Steel reported a robust first half of FY2026 with underlying EBIT soaring 81% to $557.5 million and announced a $3.00 per share shareholder return plan, while decisively rejecting a $30 per share takeover proposal.

Paladin Energy reported a 16% increase in uranium production and a significant rise in sales volumes for the December 2025 quarter, alongside a successful equity raise and debt restructuring that enhance its financial flexibility.