Latest Materials News

IperionX has commissioned a cutting-edge six-axis SACMI powder metallurgy press in Virginia, tripling its titanium manufacturing capacity and enabling production of complex components for defense and aerospace markets.

MyEco Group has extended its partnership with Penrith City Council by winning a 3-to-5-year contract to supply compostable caddy liners for the council's FOGO program, aligning with NSW's mandated organics recycling rollout.

WA Kaolin has successfully recapitalised its balance sheet by approximately A$16.1 million through a partially underwritten entitlement offer and significant debt reduction, positioning the company for operational growth at its Wickepin kaolin project.

Metallium's US affiliate wins a US$1 million Phase II SBIR contract from the U.S. Department of War to pilot-scale its Flash Joule Heating technology, targeting gallium and germanium extraction from electronic waste. This advances the company’s push to secure domestic supply chains for defence-critical materials.

ALS Limited reported a 25.8% jump in underlying net profit after tax to AUD 381.2 million for FY26, driven by strong commodity testing demand and margin expansion. The company raised its dividend and advanced major hub lab projects while navigating a post-year-end cyber incident.

Advanced Energy Minerals is ramping up its Quebec high purity alumina plant to 3,000 tpa by mid-2026, with plans to double capacity to 6,000 tpa by 2029 amid a tightening global market and supply deficit.

5E Advanced Materials secures a decade-long boric acid offtake agreement and advances boron product development, while reporting a $12.1 million quarterly loss and planning ASX delisting.

Magontec Limited reported a robust first quarter in 2026, with gross profit surging 63% and metals sales volumes up 58%, driven by margin improvements and strategic expansion in electronic anodes and magnesium alloys.

Green360 Technologies has landed its first named commercial customer for Eco-Clay, signing a non-binding MOU with Holcim Australia to supply up to 4,800 tonnes over 12 months, marking a key step in commercialising its low-carbon cement replacement.

Dyno Nobel’s explosives business drove a 28% EBIT jump in 1H26 as the company completed $558m of its $900m buyback and sealed the sale of its fertilisers unit.

Advanced Energy Minerals (ASX:AEM) is partnering with NeoCtech to pilot rare earth doped nano high purity alumina, backed by an $800,000 CAD Canadian government grant. The project targets strategic sectors including AI, robotics, and aerospace with sustainable, high-performance materials.

WA Kaolin is seeking up to A$34.9 million through a fully underwritten entitlement offer aimed at restructuring its balance sheet, reducing shareholder loans, and funding operational improvements at its Wickepin kaolin project.