Latest Materials News

Talga Group has achieved critical milestones with environmental permits and a 25-year mining concession for its Nunasvaara South graphite mine, alongside securing a €70 million EU Innovation Fund grant for its Luleå Anode Refinery, positioning it at the forefront of Europe's battery materials supply chain.

Nanollose Limited has secured $2.1 million in strategic funding to accelerate the commercialisation of its sustainable fibres and soilless growth technologies, marking a pivotal shift from R&D to market-ready products.

Suvo Strategic Minerals delivered a robust December quarter with soaring profits and an extended supply deal, while advancing innovative low carbon cement projects in Australia and Indonesia.

Latrobe Magnesium marks a year without lost time injuries and completes key construction phases, while navigating legal disputes and operational cost pressures.

First Graphene has secured an additional AUD$404,300 R&D tax rebate for significant manufacturing process improvements at its Henderson facility, complementing a recent AUD$166,000 rebate from UK-based research efforts.

Alpha HPA Limited has reached a major funding milestone with a $400 million senior debt package for its HPA First Project Stage 2, while experiencing accelerating demand from the semiconductor sector and advancing new product developments.

Livium Ltd reports a 179% surge in recycling gross profit and advances its lithium extraction technology, positioning itself strongly in the evolving battery materials market.

Zeotech Limited has secured a strategic MOU with Holcim Australia to advance its AusPozz™ low-carbon concrete product, alongside promising methane reduction results and a newly granted Japanese patent.

IperionX has completed its inaugural end-to-end titanium powder production cycle using its proprietary HAMR process and secured exclusive rights to breakthrough titanium technologies, positioning itself for expanded manufacturing capacity and strong market demand.

Alcoa Corporation reported robust fourth quarter and full year 2024 results, driven by higher alumina and aluminum prices, operational gains, and key strategic initiatives including the Alumina Limited acquisition.

Amcor plc has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Berry Global Group in a $9.9 billion all-stock transaction, aiming to create a global packaging leader. The merger, pending shareholder and regulatory approvals, is expected to close mid-2025.

First Graphene Limited strengthens its financial footing with a UK R&D tax rebate and expands its global footprint through new distribution agreements in India and Brazil.