Latest Materials News

Citigroup Global Markets Australia has declared the record and ex-dividend dates for the estimated fully franked dividend on BHP CitiFirst Self-Funding Instalment warrants, triggering reductions in outstanding loan amounts for warrant holders.

Advanced Energy Minerals has completed upgrades at its Quebec facility to produce ultra-low alpha High Purity Alumina, targeting the semiconductor sector with initial supply to Asian customers underway.

Metal Powder Works has partnered with CenterLine to develop Kirksite alloy powders for cold spray automotive tooling, targeting a USD 100-300 million market. This collaboration aims to enhance tooling repair speed and cost-efficiency in the automotive sector.

BHP Group Limited has updated its dividend announcement to include the South African Rand exchange rate, confirming a fully franked ordinary dividend for the six months ending December 2025, payable in multiple currencies.

Eden Innovations Ltd reports a $1.43 million half-year profit, reversing prior losses thanks to a $4.45 million property sale and significant debt reduction, while advancing international commercialisation of its concrete and fuel technologies.

Advanced Energy Minerals reports a sharp revenue increase alongside a substantial net loss for 2025, completing a major plant expansion and raising $44.8 million in its IPO.

OM Holdings Limited reported a sharp decline in profit and EBITDA for FY2025, impacted by lower selling prices and market competition, while preparing to complete a major asset disposal valued at US$120 million.

Latrobe Magnesium has successfully achieved continuous production of magnesium oxide from brown coal ash at its Hazelwood North Demonstration Plant, marking a critical step towards magnesium metal production later this year.

Alpha HPA Limited reported a $22.5 million loss for the half-year ending December 2025, driven by ongoing investment in its HPA First Project. Despite the loss, strong demand from semiconductor and battery sectors and a recent $225 million capital raise position the company for significant growth.

Capral Limited reported a resilient FY25 with earnings growth despite market headwinds, declaring a 30-cent dividend and reinforcing its commitment to sustainability with a 20% emissions reduction target by 2030.

Firebird Metals has locked in exclusive global rights to five critical LMFP patents, solidifying its position in the lithium-ion battery materials market and paving the way for its Australian Demonstration Plant.

First Graphene Limited reported a strong 53% revenue increase driven by new industrial applications, yet posted a $3.35 million net loss influenced by non-cash finance costs. The company’s recent $3.5 million capital raise positions it to focus on commercial expansion without further funding.