Latest Sustainable Production News

Bass Oil has returned to profit for the first half of 2026, with EBITDA rising 80% and cash reserves strengthening while the company remains debt-free. The result comes as it moves towards first gas from Vanessa, advances the Kiwi project and prepares to tie in the stronger-than-expected Bunian 6 well.

Focus Minerals has declared its first dividend, a fully franked A$0.08 per share payment worth approximately A$22.9 million. The distribution follows the A$250 million sale of the Laverton Gold Project and improved production from the Bonneville Underground Mine.

Bass Oil has confirmed oil in the previously unproduced M sand at its Bunian 6 well in Indonesia, with a short cleanup flow reaching approximately 2,400 barrels per day without water. The completed well is expected to lift field production from 250 to at least 750 barrels per day, subject to testing and tie-in work.

Horizon Oil has brought its Nam Phong booster compressor online in Thailand, lifting gross field gas sales to approximately 10.3 TJ/d. The early result is expected to raise Thailand’s contribution to group production by about 500 boepd, although the company has not disclosed the project’s cost or stabilised production outlook.

NuEnergy Gas Limited has secured A$3.05 million through a placement to fund early gas sales and production expansion at its Tanjung Enim project, alongside advancing other Indonesian coal bed methane assets.

Native Mineral Resources (ASX:NMR) has reported robust initial assay results from its North Pit drilling at Blackjack, Queensland, highlighting significant gold mineralisation with broad high-grade intervals.

Core Lithium has finalised the sale of its remaining lithium fines stockpile at Finniss, locking in approximately A$38.5 million in incremental revenue for 2026 through a deal with Glencore.

Fenix Resources has announced a maiden Ore Reserve of 26.9 million tonnes at 60.0% iron for its Beebyn Hub, combining the updated Beebyn-W11 and new Beebyn-W10 Stage 1 mines. This reserve underpins the company’s plan to ramp production to 6 million tonnes per annum by FY28 and secures over five years of mine life at current rates.

AXP Energy has launched gas-to-power operations at its Oklahoma site with a 320 kW natural gas generator, enabling a promising initial oil flow test at the Charlie #1 well. A 10-day extended test aims to optimise production while balancing gas-powered electricity generation.

Micro-X Limited lifted revenues by 16% to $15.1 million for FY26 but posted a $9.9 million net loss, narrowing from the prior year. The company advanced key medical imaging milestones and initiated a strategic reset to sharpen commercial focus and reduce costs.

McMillan Shakespeare (ASX:MMS) reported a 13.8% rise in underlying net profit after tax and amortisation to $107.9 million for FY26, driven by strong novated lease growth and accelerating electric vehicle adoption.

Alkane Resources delivered a transformational FY26 with a 590% surge in net profit to A$228.7 million, driven by its merger with Mandalay Resources and record gold equivalent production. The company declared its first fully franked dividend and confirmed solid FY27 guidance.