Latest Materials Mining News

Element 25 Limited is making significant strides in its Butcherbird Expansion Project, targeting a manganese concentrate output of 1.1 million tonnes per annum with key contracts shortlisted and financing progressing.

PLS Group has locked in a two-year offtake agreement with Canmax Technologies for 150,000 tonnes per annum of spodumene concentrate, backed by a $100 million interest-free prepayment and a price floor to protect against market dips.

Iondrive Limited has demonstrated over 85% silver extraction efficiency using its IONSolv™ technology, marking a significant step forward in recycling end-of-life solar panels in Australia.

Morella Corporation has expanded its rubidium exploration footprint at the Mt Edon Project in Western Australia, identifying multiple new high-grade targets with assays up to 2.84% Rb2O. This development strengthens the company's position in the critical minerals sector alongside its lithium assets.

Horseshoe Metals has reported strong drilling results at its Horseshoe Lights project, confirming extensive copper oxide mineralisation and advancing funding talks. The company is gearing up for a Direct Shipping Ore operation to generate early revenue.

Apollo Minerals has secured a five-year reinstatement of its Couflens exploration permit in France, reviving prospects at the historic Salau tungsten mine alongside promising gold mineralisation. The company also advances exploration in Gabon and Serbia while raising A$6.55 million to fund its growth.

Gibb River Diamonds has progressed mining operations at its Edjudina Gold Project with ore processing underway and first cash proceeds expected early this year. Despite a pit wall incident, operations resumed smoothly under a joint venture with BML Ventures.

Sarytogan Graphite Limited reports robust drilling results and key contract awards, progressing its flagship graphite project while advancing copper exploration and securing critical funding.

Champion Iron Limited reported robust Q3 FY2026 results with record sales and ongoing progress on its DRPF project, while launching a significant acquisition offer for Rana Gruber.

Greatland Resources capped off 2025 with robust gold and copper production at Telfer, generating $406 million in operating cash flow, while its Havieron feasibility study confirmed a world-class, low-cost gold-copper mine with a $4.2 billion pre-tax NPV.

Eminence Minerals has appointed Anthony Hills as CEO, bringing over 16 years of global operational expertise to accelerate its exploration and project development efforts.

Sarytogan Graphite Limited updates investors on its $5 million capital raising, highlighting regulatory approval delays but confirming near-term funding to advance its key graphite project.