Latest Materials News

Kinterra has increased its takeover offer for New World Resources to A$0.062 per share, positioning its bid as superior and less conditional than rival Central Metals Asia’s scheme proposal. With a significant stake and strategic moves underway, the battle for NWR ownership intensifies.

Papyrus Australia reported a modest net operating cash outflow of $39,000 for May 2025, maintaining a solid cash position supported by available loan facilities that extend its funding runway to over 16 months.

ABx Group’s ALCORE subsidiary updates on the status of its $7.58 million Federal Government grant, revealing repayment negotiations while advancing its innovative pilot plant in Tasmania.

Firebird Metals has reported promising lab-scale results for its lithium manganese iron phosphate cathode material, showing a significant energy density improvement over standard LFP. The company is moving towards pilot-scale production and global commercialisation.

Evion Group’s joint venture in India has secured a significant first shipment of expandable graphite to a leading US company, marking a strategic foothold in the critical minerals supply chain outside China.

High-Tech Metals Limited has appointed Tyler Formica to its board following a $2.5 million capital raise, while the company begins its search for a new CEO after not extending Warren Thorne's contract.

Zeotech Limited’s Preliminary Feasibility Study (PFS) for its AusPozz™ Project reveals a robust business case for Australia’s first metakaolin production facility, promising strong financial returns and significant carbon emission reductions.

Rapid Critical Metals Limited has revised its timetable for the consolidation of issued capital, setting key dates from early June to late July 2025. The update outlines shareholder meeting schedules, trading suspensions, and the phased resumption of trading.

ENRG Elements Limited has confirmed the materiality of recent director resignations and appointments, clarifying timing and compliance with ASX disclosure rules.

Minbos Resources has approved over A$800,000 in long lead item orders to advance Stage 2 construction of its Subantando Fertilizer Plant in Angola, supported by sovereign and development financing.

Australian Strategic Materials Limited (ASM) has announced an underwritten Share Purchase Plan to raise approximately A$3 million, offering eligible shareholders a 20% discount on new shares. The plan opens on 19 June and closes on 17 July 2025.

Euro Manganese has signed a non-binding term sheet with UK-based Integrals Power to supply high-purity manganese sulphate for next-generation LMFP battery cathodes, aiming to strengthen sustainable battery supply chains.