Latest Supply Chain Challenges News

Lithium Universe (ASX: LU7) has demonstrated near-complete recovery of gold and copper from electronic waste using a novel, low-temperature hydrometallurgical process developed by the University of Edinburgh. This breakthrough supports its push into sustainable metal recycling and lithium supply chain projects.

Lakes Blue Energy reports promising pressure build-up and confirms extensive gas-bearing sands at Wombat-5, targeting enhanced perforation and flow testing in late August 2026.

Synlait Milk is on track to refinance its senior bank facilities by June 30, 2026, replacing a $130 million shareholder loan from Bright Dairy with a new two-year loan. The company reported a preliminary net loss of $12 million for the first four months of 2026, reflecting operational headwinds and the recent North Island asset sale.

Boresight Ltd (ASX: BST) is seeking to raise $8 million through a public offer to expand its cost-effective military drone manufacturing, targeting growth in the US and European markets.

The a2 Milk Company (ASX:A2M) has denied any undisclosed material information following a sharp share price drop and increased trading volumes, attributing market moves to a recent analyst downgrade citing supply chain uncertainties.

a2 Milk confirms no undisclosed information behind recent share price moves, attributing volatility to a CLSA downgrade citing supply delays and previously disclosed risks.

Austco Healthcare expects FY26 revenue between A$90 million and A$95 million, driven by strong sales and a significant US rollout. Net profit after tax is forecast to jump over 50%, supported by operational growth and a one-off benefit.

Select Harvests delivered a 33% rise in underlying NPAT despite a wet harvest and higher costs, announcing a fully franked interim dividend and a 10% on-market share buy-back.

Advanced Innergy Holdings saw an 84% plunge in half-year profit despite a record £116 million order backlog, driven by project timing and IPO-related costs. The company confirmed full-year guidance and is poised for growth with key acquisitions in aquaculture and subsea manufacturing.

Schoolblazer Limited delivers its inaugural consolidated results following a strategic pivot to global schoolwear, posting $55.3 million revenue but a $15.2 million statutory loss amid integration and supply chain challenges.

Fletcher Building has cleared a major hurdle in its divestment strategy, with the sale of its Construction Division to VINCI Construction now unconditional and the purchase price rising to about $334 million.

IperionX has commissioned a cutting-edge six-axis SACMI powder metallurgy press in Virginia, tripling its titanium manufacturing capacity and enabling production of complex components for defense and aerospace markets.