Latest Supply Chain Challenges News

Synertec Corporation Limited has reported a robust first half of FY26, with a 20% increase in group revenue and a significant $135 million engineering tender pipeline, underscoring its growing footprint in energy technology and engineering services.

Felix Gold has secured a bulk sampling permit to extract 1,600 tons of high-grade antimony ore from its Treasure Creek project in Alaska, marking a pivotal step towards near-term production. The permit supports multiple production pathways, including toll treatment in 2026 and a dedicated smelter by 2027.

Bapcor Limited has initiated a fully underwritten $200 million equity raising at $0.60 per share, aiming to reduce debt and support a strategic turnaround under new leadership. The retail entitlement offer opened on 5 March and closes on 19 March 2026.

Amaero Ltd has announced plans to re-domicile from Australia to the United States, aiming to tap into larger capital markets and position itself for a potential US IPO by late 2026 or early 2027. The move retains its ASX listing while opening doors to broader investor pools and strategic growth opportunities.

Waterco Limited reported a modest revenue decline but delivered a strong 13% rise in net profit after tax for the half year ended December 2025, driven by improved margins and operational efficiencies. The company declared a 7 cent fully franked interim dividend and is advancing its manufacturing footprint in Malaysia.

LaserBond Ltd has reported a robust first half of FY26, with revenue up 13.4% and net profit after tax more than doubling, underpinned by a significant licensing agreement with Komatsu and ongoing R&D investments.

Brambles Limited reported a 5% rise in sales revenue and a 7% increase in underlying profit for the half-year ended December 2025, alongside a raised interim dividend. The company navigated volume declines with price realisation and productivity gains, while advancing sustainability goals.

Eneco Refresh Limited reported a 4% increase in total revenue for Q2 FY26, driven by gains in its Refresh Waters and Plastics segments despite some regional setbacks. The company also maintained positive operating cash flow while managing rising supply chain costs.

BPH Global Ltd has recorded its second highest monthly seaweed sales since May 2025, driven by a strategic shift towards independent operations in Indonesia. The company’s aggregate sales now exceed A$2.15 million, underpinning its growth ambitions for 2026.

Lotus Resources has made significant progress resolving sulphuric acid supply issues critical to ramping up production at its Kayelekera Uranium Mine, though full steady-state output is now expected in the second quarter of 2026.

Resolute Mining capped 2025 with robust gold production and a strong cash position, unveiling a major update to its Doropo project that underpins ambitious growth plans targeting over 500,000 ounces annually by 2028.

Rio Tinto delivered a standout 2025 with an 8% rise in copper equivalent production, record iron ore output in the Pilbara, and key milestones like the first shipment from Simandou port. The company met or exceeded its guidance while advancing major projects across its portfolio.