Latest Materials News

IperionX has secured A$70 million through a share placement to fast-track expansion of its titanium production capacity in the U.S., aligning closely with Department of Defense priorities.

Advance ZincTek Limited (ASX, ANO) has responded to an ASX price query following a sharp increase in its share price and trading volume, confirming no undisclosed material information and reaffirming compliance with continuous disclosure rules.

AnteoTech has signed a binding Term Sheet with US-based Black Diamond Structures to jointly develop and commercialise an advanced battery additive combining their proprietary technologies, targeting improved lithium-ion battery anodes with higher silicon content.

Australian Strategic Materials has closed its Share Purchase Plan substantially oversubscribed, raising nearly four times its target to accelerate key growth projects including US expansion and ramping up its Korean Metals Plant.

Firebird Metals has secured two key patents for its proprietary Lithium Manganese Iron Phosphate (LMFP) battery materials, reinforcing its position in the emerging $20 billion LMFP market. The company’s integrated production approach and expanding IP portfolio set the stage for global growth amid shifting technology controls.

Chemx Materials Limited has successfully completed its Deed of Company Arrangement, exiting external administration and returning control to its directors. Creditors will soon be contacted regarding dividend payments from the creditors trust.

AnteoTech Ltd has achieved a significant technical milestone with its 70% silicon Ultranode™ X anode, demonstrating nearly 900 cycles at 80% capacity retention, signaling a leap forward for electric vehicle battery performance and sustainability.

Highfield Resources has extended the exclusivity period with Qinghai Salt Lake Industry for a proposed US$300 million cornerstone equity placement, allowing more time for due diligence and negotiations. The company is also advancing its Canadian Southey potash project acquisition.

Capral Limited has agreed to acquire Perth-based aluminium systems distributor Comsupply Ltd, aiming to strengthen its foothold in Western Australia’s building systems market.

Kinterra Capital has raised its takeover offer for New World Resources to A$0.066 per share, making the bid unconditional and signaling a possible further increase if it secures a 30% stake.

MyEco Group’s CEO Richard Tegoni will remain at the helm for up to another year while the company initiates a broad search for his successor, signaling a pivotal leadership transition in the sustainable packaging leader.

Alcoa Corporation reported solid Q2 2025 operational results despite tariff headwinds and lower metal prices, completing a major joint venture sale and managing a delayed smelter restart.