Latest Materials News

BHP Group Limited has updated its dividend announcement, revealing the dividend reinvestment plan price for the first half of fiscal 2025. The fully franked dividend of USD 0.60 per share will be paid on 25 September, with shareholders able to reinvest at a DRP price based on recent market transactions.

Hastings Technology Metals has responded to an ASX price query, denying any undisclosed information behind its recent share price and volume spike, citing recent joint venture and asset sale announcements as likely drivers.

Volt Resources is advancing its Alabama Graphite Refinery project to produce high purity graphite in the US, leveraging proven Ukrainian technology and targeting near-term commercial production with low capital costs and strong environmental credentials.

Fortescue Ltd has initiated a US$600 million tender offer to repurchase select senior notes, aiming to streamline its debt profile and support sustainability financing efforts.

First Graphene has launched its PureGRAPH-enhanced waterproofing additive in South Africa, marking a significant step into the regional cement and concrete sector with promising trial results and initial commercial orders.

New Hope Corporation has updated its final dividend details for FY2025, confirming a fully franked payout of 15 cents per share and revising the dividend reinvestment plan price to $4.01.

Ramelius Resources has updated its dividend announcement, confirming a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.05 per share for FY2025, alongside details of its Dividend Reinvestment Plan pricing.

Metallium’s U.S. subsidiary has signed a pivotal Memorandum of Understanding with Glencore, setting the stage for a major supply and offtake partnership in electronic scrap recycling. This collaboration underpins Metallium’s Texas facility launch and validates its proprietary technology in a competitive market.

Ryzon Materials has expanded its engineering contract with Xinhai to fast track production at its Nachu Graphite Project, alongside a $500,000 capital raising from Xinhai. The deal involves a $3.5 million contract largely settled through shares and options, pending shareholder approval.

Papyrus Australia has appointed Daniel Schmidt as CEO and secured a $250k government grant alongside a binding agreement to produce biodegradable mining products, marking a decisive shift from R&D to commercial operations.

Rio Tinto Limited has updated its dividend reinvestment plan details, announcing a DRP share price of AUD 121.97 and an allocation date of 2 October 2025 for its fully franked interim dividend.

NOVONIX has delivered its first commercial-grade synthetic graphite sample at mass production scale, marking a key step toward expanding its battery and industrial materials footprint.