Latest Mining And Advanced Materials News

Andromeda Metals has lifted independently verified high-purity alumina output to 99.9989% at its continuous pilot plant and sent its first commercial sample to a potential Japanese customer. The result strengthens the technical case for its HPA project, but customer qualification and commercial-scale production remain ahead.

Volt Resources has secured a $1.5 million placement to fund its Alabama high-purity graphite refinery study, advance pilot work and reduce debt. Almost half the raise is subscribed by two directors, although their participation still requires shareholder approval.

ABx Group and its ALCORE subsidiary have received nearly $600,000 in R&D tax offsets, while ALCORE has completed repayment of $2.61 million in unused government grant funds. The company is now awaiting a decision on a separate Industry Growth Program application worth up to $5 million.

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.