Latest Advanced Manufacturing News

Stelar Metals has been granted a new exploration licence in South Australia targeting titanium-rich heavy mineral sands, while also uncovering promising tin potential at its New South Wales Trident Project.

Ionic Rare Earths’ Belfast plant is ramping up production of critical heavy rare earth oxides to meet soaring demand from Western markets following China’s export restrictions. This strategic move positions the company as a key supplier for defence, renewables, and advanced manufacturing sectors.

Scalare Partners has forged a strategic collaboration with Silicon Catalyst, a leading US semiconductor accelerator, while advancing its acquisition of Tank Stream Labs, a premier Australian tech coworking provider. These moves position Scalare at the forefront of deep tech support and infrastructure expansion.

Australian Rare Earths Limited (ASX, AR3) reports successful metallurgical testwork at its Koppamurra Rare Earths Project, producing 34kg of Mixed Rare Earth Oxide from heap leach solutions, paving the way for streamlined, cost-effective rare earth processing.

Ionic Rare Earths’ Brazilian joint venture, Viridion, has advanced to the next phase of securing a substantial US$900 million funding package from Brazilian government agencies to develop rare earth refining and recycling facilities.

Metal Powder Works has significantly expanded its production capacity and customer base in the June 2025 quarter, while securing strategic partnerships that position it strongly in defence and nuclear sectors.

Patrys Limited has launched a fully underwritten entitlement offer to raise approximately $1.77 million, aiming to accelerate development and commercial activities around its deoxymabs program.

Meteoric Resources has successfully raised $42.5 million through an oversubscribed placement, underpinning its push towards a Final Investment Decision for the Caldeira Rare Earth Project in 2026.

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.

Tetratherix Limited has marked a pivotal quarter with a $25 million ASX listing, an exclusive licensing agreement with Bio Optix for ophthalmic devices, and progress on FDA regulatory submissions for its prostate spacer product.

Astron Corporation has released updated economics for its Donald Rare Earth and Mineral Sands Project, showcasing robust financial metrics and targeting a Final Investment Decision by late 2025 with production slated for 2027.

Enova Mining has revealed significant near-surface titanium oxide and rare earth element mineralisation from initial auger drilling at its CODA Central Project in Brazil, highlighting the project's multi-commodity potential.