Latest Materials News

Green360 Technologies has made significant strides in commercialising its low-carbon cement product Eco-Clay, delivering successful large-scale trials and securing a robust financial footing heading into 2026.

Alpha HPA Limited has successfully raised A$225 million through a fully underwritten equity placement, bolstered by strong institutional support, to fund the next phase of its high purity alumina project. This capital injection, combined with existing cash and government funding, positions the company to advance its Stage 2 construction and expand Stage 1 capacity.

Nanollose has advanced its largest pilot production of Nullarbor™ fibre, integrating a refined microbial cellulose process that promises easier adoption by textile manufacturers. The company also bolstered its intellectual property portfolio and secured additional funding post-quarter.

Australian Strategic Materials reports a significant 75% jump in NdFeB alloy deliveries at its Korean Metals Plant and advances heavy rare earth production, while announcing a transformative acquisition offer from Energy Fuels Inc.

First Graphene Limited has reported a landmark quarter with a 156% surge in customer cash receipts and a major industrial-scale production of graphene-enhanced cement, signalling a pivotal step in commercialising graphene across multiple sectors.

OM Holdings has recommissioned its Qinzhou manganese smelter in China after a four-year pause due to high power costs, signaling a strategic push to regain production capacity and market share.

OM Holdings has fulfilled all conditions to sell its 26% stake in Ntsimbintle Mining to Exxaro Resources for approximately US$101.4 million, setting the stage for transaction completion by late February 2026.

OM Holdings has announced that the sale of its 26% interest in Ntsimbintle Mining is now unconditional, paving the way for completion by late February 2026.

Alpha HPA Limited reports strong progress on its HPA First Project Stage 2 construction and secures binding supply contracts for 2026 in the booming semiconductor sector, while launching a $225 million equity raise to fund expansion.

Zeotech Limited has made significant strides in advancing its Toondoon Kaolin Project mining readiness and secured key partnerships to commercialise its AusPozz™ metakaolin product, validated by independent testing.

Alpha HPA Limited has raised A$225 million in a fully underwritten placement to fund the commercialisation of Stage 2 of its High Purity Alumina project, with strong backing from the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation. This capital injection positions the company to become the world’s largest single-site HPA manufacturer, supporting critical semiconductor supply chains.

First Graphene and UK manufacturer FP McCann have successfully produced the first batch of graphene-enhanced concrete roof tiles, marking a significant step toward low-carbon, high-performance construction materials in the UK housing sector.