Latest Metal Powder Works (ASX:MPW) News

Small caps drove the biggest moves, with Alvo Minerals surging, Klevo extending a payments-fuelled rally, and FBR jumping on fresh contract news. At the larger end, takeover bids, mine funding deals and a strong Liontown update kept resources and corporate activity at the centre of trading.

Big moves came from deal-driven small caps, critical minerals stories and a fresh burst of funding news across gold, copper and rare earths. The strongest gains came where cash, contracts or takeover terms gave investors something concrete to price in straight away.

Metal Powder Works has scaled its NextGen powder production to 100 metric tonnes per annum with an industry-leading saleable yield above 95%, setting the stage for an 800MT capacity by 2028 at a fraction of conventional costs.

Metal Powder Works nearly doubled its powder revenue in Q1 2026 while maintaining strong margins, secured its first NATO defence contract under the UK Ministry of Defence’s Project TAMPA, and advanced its Next Gen powder production system on schedule.

Speculative growth names and biotech drove the biggest gains this week, while one consumer staple copped the heaviest selling after cutting guidance. Deal flow stayed busy, but investors were even more responsive to hard numbers: profit upgrades, feasibility studies, contract wins and fresh drilling results.

Drilling wins, funding deals and takeover activity drove a busy week in materials stocks. Big moves came from early-stage explorers, while larger producers won support with cash flow, mine life and deal-making.

Metal Powder Works has independently confirmed its DirectPowder™ CP Titanium Grade 2 feedstock meets stringent ASTM B384 structural standards via Laser Powder Bed Fusion, reinforcing its position in aerospace additive manufacturing.

Metal Powder Works has partnered with CenterLine to develop Kirksite alloy powders for cold spray automotive tooling, targeting a USD 100-300 million market. This collaboration aims to enhance tooling repair speed and cost-efficiency in the automotive sector.

Metal Powder Works Limited reported a substantial increase in its half-year loss to $3.7 million, driven by investments in production scaling and market expansion. Revenue more than doubled, reflecting strong demand in defence, aerospace, and nuclear sectors.

A takeover premium blew the doors off the Materials board this week, while one discounted equity raise did the opposite. Uranium names kept climbing on real production progress, and rare earths stayed in favour as governments and buyers circle supply.

A takeover offer lit up small caps, while one high-growth software name slid hard despite strong sector news. Resources dominated the winners list, but investors still punished dilution and discounted fundraisings.

Metal Powder Works reported a stellar December quarter with a threefold increase in CP-Ti orders, expansion into precious metals, and strategic contracts that position it strongly in defence and advanced manufacturing markets.