Latest Materials News

Lithium Universe has launched the engineering phase for a modular photovoltaic panel recycling plant that integrates cutting-edge technologies to recover high-purity silver, responding to soaring silver prices and rising demand from electric vehicles.

Richmond Vanadium Technology Limited has responded to an ASX price query following a sharp rise in its share price and trading volume, confirming no undisclosed information is driving the activity and attributing the surge to broader market interest and improved liquidity.

Talga Group has entered a strategic development agreement with German battery innovator V4Smart to co-develop high-performance graphite anodes for fast-charging lithium-ion batteries, aiming for commercial readiness by 2027.

A few stocks did the heavy lifting this week, with one biotech exploding higher and a gas name collapsing on the other side of the ledger. Big moves came from capital raises, regulator decisions, and drill results that investors treated as near-term value, not distant promises.

IperionX has received the last $4.6 million tranche of a $47.1 million U.S. Department of War award and 290 metric tons of titanium scrap, advancing its plan to scale titanium production in Virginia.

Eastern Metals Limited has responded to ASX concerns over delayed disclosure of director interest changes, attributing the lapse to end-of-year administrative challenges while affirming its compliance framework remains robust.

Bluescope Steel has announced a special unfranked dividend of AUD 1.00 per share, payable in late February 2026, signaling a notable return to shareholders outside its regular dividend schedule.

BlueScope announces a $1.00 per share unfranked special dividend, returning $438 million to shareholders from recent asset sales and working capital releases. The steelmaker signals a robust cash flow outlook with a planned capex reduction in FY2027.

Neometals and Mineral Resources’ joint venture Reed Advanced Materials has teamed up with electrochemical leader De Nora to pilot an integrated lithium hydroxide production plant, advancing sustainable battery materials technology.

QGold Pty Ltd has increased its all-cash takeover offer for Venus Metals Corporation shares from 17 to 21 cents and extended the offer period to 30 January 2026, signalling renewed intent to secure full ownership.

Ryzon Materials Limited faces ASX scrutiny over the timing and disclosure of a $1 million advance from Xinhai Mining, with the company responding to regulatory queries and committing to improved governance.

BlueScope Steel’s board has unanimously dismissed a $30 per share takeover proposal from SGH and Steel Dynamics, calling it opportunistic and undervaluing the company’s assets and growth prospects.