Latest Materials News

Pacific Lime and Cement has locked in a long-term quicklime supply deal with Newmont, anchoring Papua New Guinea’s first domestic quicklime manufacturing project and advancing local industry development.

BlueScope Steel reported a robust first half of FY2026 with underlying EBIT soaring 81% to $557.5 million and announced a $3.00 per share shareholder return plan, while decisively rejecting a $30 per share takeover proposal.

Advance ZincTek Limited has confirmed a shareholder-approved capital return of 2 cents per share, distributing approximately A$1.252 million back to investors. Payment instructions have been issued ahead of the scheduled February payout.

International Graphite Limited has reported pilot-scale testwork results exceeding purity targets for expandable graphite, underpinning plans for a European production facility.

Orora Limited reported a robust 32.2% rise in underlying net profit after tax for the half-year ended December 2025, underpinned by strong volume growth in its Cans segment and operational efficiencies across its glass businesses. The company also completed a $227.4 million share buyback in 2025 and announced a fresh $270 million on-market buyback program.

EcoGraf Limited has secured a cooperation agreement with the European Investment Bank to advance its vertically integrated battery anode materials projects, reinforcing its role in sustainable critical raw materials supply for the EU.

NAM has acquired Tri-Coastal for US$66.5 million, consolidating its Houston operations to enhance market share, operational efficiency, and margins in the ferrous scrap sector.

Talga Group has lodged a detailed prospectus for issuing attaching and piggyback options to recent Placement and Share Purchase Plan participants, potentially raising up to A$32.7 million upon exercise. The move supports its battery anode production scale-up and international expansion plans.

Sims Limited is consolidating its Houston footprint by acquiring Tri Coastal Trading assets and selling its Mayo Shell property, aiming to boost EBITDA and cut costs significantly.

Livium Ltd announces a further A$335,000 distribution from its 50% stake in the LieNA joint venture, following receipt of a substantial R&D tax incentive rebate for FY25. The joint venture remains well-funded through FY27, supporting ongoing lithium extraction technology development.

5E Advanced Materials has successfully closed an oversubscribed US$36 million public offering, positioning itself to advance its boron operations and finalise key commercial contracts.

First Graphene has secured a strategic distribution and collaboration agreement with Syron GreenThrust Dynamics to supply its PureGRAPH products across India, SAARC nations, and the UAE, unlocking new industrial markets and potential local manufacturing.