Latest Materials News

Sims Limited has signed a non-binding MOU to supply 550,000 tonnes of ferrous scrap annually to Alter Steel’s upcoming Electric Arc Furnace in Queensland, marking a major step in Australia’s green steel transition.

First Graphene Limited reports over A$1.2 million in annual income, driven by new commercial orders and breakthrough graphene applications in mining safety boots and cement additives.

Rio Tinto Limited has announced a fully franked interim dividend of USD 1.48 per share for the six months ending June 2025, with multiple currency payment options and a Dividend Reinvestment Plan available.

Astron Corporation Limited’s securityholders have overwhelmingly approved a scheme to shift the company’s domicile from Hong Kong to Australia, setting the stage for a significant corporate restructuring.

AnteoTech advances its battery technology with a new US joint development agreement and achieves significant performance milestones, while restructuring to sharpen its commercial focus.

Zeotech Limited’s latest quarterly report highlights a robust Preliminary Feasibility Study for its AusPozz™ low-carbon cement project, alongside successful commercial concrete trials and promising methane reduction technology.

Green360 Technologies has made significant strides in low-carbon cement development through a joint venture with PERMAcast and reported strong financial growth at its Pittong kaolin operations. The company is progressing towards commercial-scale production of sustainable building materials while expanding into new markets.

Kore Potash has issued 500 CHESS Depositary Interests (CDIs) at AUD 0.0543 each, with shares set to commence trading on AIM, JSE, and ASX from 1 August 2025. This move finalizes a cleansing prospectus process and updates the company’s total voting rights.

Alpha HPA Limited has kicked off major civil works for its HPA First Project Stage 2 while securing strong sales momentum in the semiconductor sector, supported by expanded Letters of Intent covering over 60% of Stage 2 capacity.

International Graphite Limited (ASX – IG6) has had its trading suspension lifted following the announcement of a new agreement to develop a graphite processing facility in Europe.

Latrobe Magnesium Limited has extended its Pilot Project Licence with EPA Victoria until February 2027, paving the way to resume magnesium oxide production at its Hazelwood North site in August 2025.

Australian Strategic Materials has successfully raised A$13 million through an institutional placement, complementing an oversubscribed Share Purchase Plan to total nearly A$25 million. These funds will accelerate ASM’s metallisation expansion in the US and ramp up production at its Korean Metals Plant.