Latest Materials News

First Graphene has demonstrated a significant carbon reduction in cement roof tiles through a UK production trial with FP McCann, using graphene-enhanced cement to lower emissions and material use.

OM Holdings faced a challenging ferroalloy market in FY2025 but maintained production resilience, secured refinancing, and rationalised its portfolio through key asset sales, while advancing sustainability initiatives.

Hastings Technology Metals is on track to commission its Kabin Buri Hydromet Plant in Thailand by June 2026, aiming for first production of premium Mixed Rare Earth Chloride flakes by Q4. The plant promises near-term revenue streams and leverages lower operating costs in Thailand's Eastern Economic Corridor.

Metal Powder Works nearly doubled its powder revenue in Q1 2026 while maintaining strong margins, secured its first NATO defence contract under the UK Ministry of Defence’s Project TAMPA, and advanced its Next Gen powder production system on schedule.

Syrah Resources has closed its retail entitlement offer, securing A$61 million and pushing total equity raised to A$104 million. AustralianSuper’s stake will approach half the company as Syrah prepares to fund key projects and advance strategic funding talks.

Mineral Resources has priced a US$1.3 billion senior unsecured notes offering to refinance higher-cost debt, reduce annual finance expenses by $48 million, and extend its weighted average debt maturity from 3.1 to 5 years.

Lynas Rare Earths reported a record A$265 million quarterly revenue in Q3 FY26, driven by higher NdPr prices and production milestones including early Samarium oxide output. The company secured a 10-year Malaysian operating licence and extended a key supply deal with Japanese partner JARE through 2038.

Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) has updated details on its fully franked 2025 final dividend, confirming the dividend reinvestment plan (DRP) price and share allocation date. The USD 2.54 per share dividend is payable in multiple currencies with no discount applied to DRP shares.

MyEco Group has locked in $0.92 million through its Series 2 convertible note program, reinforcing its growth trajectory with funding earmarked for a new GRS-certified recycled bin liner range. The raise supplements a solid cash position while aiming to limit shareholder dilution amid challenging market conditions.

Green360 Technologies has produced its first commercial batch of Eco-Clay under a tolling deal with Calix, advancing its low-carbon cement alternative towards market entry in Victoria by mid-2026.

EcoGraf has signed a non-binding MOU with Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation to explore supplying up to 10,000 tonnes per annum of spherical graphite and natural flake graphite for battery anode materials, advancing its vertically integrated strategy.

Highfield Resources (ASX:HFR) has dismissed any undisclosed material information as the cause of its recent share price jump, attributing the volatility to global geopolitical tensions impacting fertiliser raw materials.