Latest Materials News

Zeotech Limited has signed a non-binding MOU with global trading giant MSI to negotiate offtake agreements for its Toondoon Kaolin Project, potentially unlocking significant early cash flow and enhanced mining economics.

Green Critical Minerals has secured a formal sample request from a leading European thermal management provider, marking a significant step in commercialising its VHD Graphite technology across multiple high-demand sectors.

Eden Innovations reports robust growth in EdenCrete®Pz7 sales, driven by expanded orders from Holcim Ecuador and the USA, alongside strategic US property sales aimed at debt reduction and operational efficiency.

Nanollose Limited has achieved a significant milestone by blending its Nullarbor-20™ sustainable fibre with Australian merino wool to produce pilot blankets, while also completing a $672,000 placement to fund ongoing commercialisation efforts.

OM Holdings Limited has reported Q1 2025 production in line with guidance, completed a significant refinancing, and highlighted ongoing operational trials amid evolving market conditions for ferrosilicon and manganese.

Alpha HPA Limited reports significant progress on its HPA First Project Stage 2 with key infrastructure completed and engineering milestones met. Strong semiconductor sector demand drives Letters of Intent covering over 60% of Stage 2 production, while sapphire wafer production and leadership changes position the company for growth.

NOVONIX has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a large parcel in Chattanooga for a new synthetic graphite facility, significantly boosting its production capacity and local employment.

First Graphene Limited reported a successful A$2.4 million capital raise alongside promising progress in its PureGRAPH-CEM product trials in the UK and South Africa, while securing key patents and expanding distribution across Asia and South America.

Green Critical Minerals has announced a major breakthrough with its VHD Graphite technology, delivering thermal diffusivity far surpassing copper and aluminium, promising a revolution in AI and high-performance electronics cooling.

BlueScope Steel reported steady revenue of $8.59 billion for the first half of FY2025, maintaining solid earnings despite challenging raw material costs and subdued housing demand. The company’s diversified operations and ongoing capital investments underpin its resilience amid market headwinds.

BlueScope Steel’s half-year results for December 2024 reveal a sharp 63% decline in underlying NPAT amid lower steel spreads and rising costs, yet the company raises its interim dividend and extends its share buy-back program, signaling confidence in a recovering second half.

Neometals has received a second tranche of funding from EU-backed EIT RawMaterials, injecting nearly €0.5 million to advance its Finnish Vanadium Recovery Project amid ongoing financing efforts.