Latest Advanced Materials News

Alpha HPA Limited reports robust progress on its HPA First Project Stage 2, backed by a $225 million capital raise, while securing significant demand upgrades from Japanese semiconductor customers.

Alexium International Group has boosted sales to $1.03 million following its Microtek Laboratories acquisition, shifting focus to manufacturing-led growth and expanding its flame-retardant and thermal regulation product lines.

Powerhouse Ventures holds $6.14 million in liquid assets and advances new technology fund launch despite challenging market conditions.

GCM Corporation finalises exclusive rights to its Very High Density technology, launches its first commercial heat sink products, and expands global prototyping efforts targeting high-growth sectors including EV infrastructure and data centres.

Strategic Elements Ltd (ASX:SOR) advanced its Energy Ink™ technology and commenced a pilot deployment of its EdgeiQ system at a WA gold mine, while maintaining a solid cash position of A$2.87 million and no debt.

First Graphene has secured advanced graphene coatings technology through the AU$250,000 acquisition of Ionic Industries and Imagine Intelligent Materials, gaining immediate entry into lucrative geotextile and environmental infrastructure sectors.

Adisyn has confirmed a major graphene breakthrough compatible with semiconductor manufacturing and secured exclusive radar absorption rights, backed by a $14 million placement led by top institutional investors.

Australian Rare Earths Limited (ASX: AR3) reported robust progress at its Koppamurra Rare Earths Project, delivering a high-purity Mixed Rare Earth Oxide pathway with near-complete rare earth recovery and improved heap leach performance. Concurrently, the company defined new uranium targets at Overland with drilling imminent, supported by a strengthened balance sheet following a $6 million placement and government grants.

First Graphene has demonstrated a significant carbon reduction in cement roof tiles through a UK production trial with FP McCann, using graphene-enhanced cement to lower emissions and material use.

Adisyn Ltd has landed a A$14 million placement led by heavyweight institutional investors following two major graphene technology milestones in semiconductors and stealth drone materials.

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.

Pure Resources has deepened its partnership with Rice University to develop carbon nanotube fibre thermal management technology aimed at AI and defence markets, leveraging its Garnet Hills graphite for a vertically integrated IP pipeline.