Latest Materials News

Neometals and Mineral Resources’ joint venture Reed Advanced Materials has teamed up with electrochemical leader De Nora to pilot an integrated lithium hydroxide production plant, advancing sustainable battery materials technology.

QGold Pty Ltd has increased its all-cash takeover offer for Venus Metals Corporation shares from 17 to 21 cents and extended the offer period to 30 January 2026, signalling renewed intent to secure full ownership.

Ryzon Materials Limited faces ASX scrutiny over the timing and disclosure of a $1 million advance from Xinhai Mining, with the company responding to regulatory queries and committing to improved governance.

BlueScope Steel’s board has unanimously dismissed a $30 per share takeover proposal from SGH and Steel Dynamics, calling it opportunistic and undervaluing the company’s assets and growth prospects.

SGH Ltd and Steel Dynamics have jointly proposed a $13.2 billion acquisition of BlueScope Steel, offering shareholders a significant premium and planning a strategic split of assets between Australia and North America.

BlueScope Steel has received a $30 per share takeover proposal from a consortium of SGH Limited and US-based Steel Dynamics, sparking fresh speculation about the steelmaker's future.

ChemX Materials Limited has completed its Deed of Company Arrangement and appointed a new board, yet remains suspended from ASX trading while relying on director-related funding. The company is focused on stabilisation and exploring future opportunities.

Metallium’s US subsidiary has locked in a binding multi-year supply agreement with Glencore for electronic scrap, underpinning the commercial scale-up of its innovative Flash Joule Heating technology in Texas.

EcoGraf Limited has strengthened its cash position with a $1.7 million Australian R&D tax incentive and is pursuing €4 million in European grants to advance its graphite business across Tanzania and Europe.

Medallion Metals secures ASX waiver allowing its discounted Share Purchase Plan to proceed without shareholder approval, enabling retail investors to buy shares at the same price as institutions.

Latrobe Magnesium Limited has received a $6.29 million R&D tax rebate from the ATO, using the funds to reduce debt and progress its magnesium production plants in Australia and Malaysia.

Tasman Resources has increased its investment in Eden Innovations through a $250,000 conditional share placement, raising its ownership to 13.95% and securing additional options. This move replaces further financial support and positions Tasman shareholders to benefit from Eden’s growth potential.