Latest Materials Technology News

Matrix Composites & Engineering has received a non-binding, indicative proposal from Advanced Innergy Holdings to acquire all shares at $0.40 each. The offer is conditional and under review by the Matrix board.

St George Mining has formed a strategic alliance with Brazilian nanotechnology firm Nanum Nanotecnologia to enhance the processing and commercialisation of rare earth elements from its Araxá Project, aiming to upgrade high-value magnet and heavy rare earth concentrations.

Novo Resources has completed the first tranche of a capital raising, securing A$6.2 million, while announcing significant valuation impairments ahead of its 2025 financial report.

NOVONIX has delayed the start of mass production of battery-grade synthetic graphite anode material for Panasonic Energy to the second half of 2027, while maintaining its 2026 target for industrial-grade graphite production.

Neometals and Mineral Resources’ joint venture Reed Advanced Materials has teamed up with electrochemical leader De Nora to pilot an integrated lithium hydroxide production plant, advancing sustainable battery materials technology.

Amaero Ltd has secured a A$4.6 million order from Titomic under their exclusive five-year agreement, marking a significant step in supplying critical refractory and titanium powders for defense applications.

Lithium Universe has achieved a major milestone with its JESE technology, recovering silver at near-commercial purity while enhancing material performance and sustainability. This innovation could reshape silver recycling and premium electronics supply chains.

Matrix Composites & Engineering has fully redeemed its $7.5 million convertible note, replacing it with a new term loan facility from NAB that offers improved terms and a streamlined debt structure.

Firebird Metals has secured a key patent for its energy-efficient kiln and announced plans for an Australian Demonstration Plant to commercialise its battery materials technology.

Talga Group has received a significant A$13.35 million grant from the Swedish Energy Agency to advance its sustainable battery anode manufacturing project, aiming for near-industrial scale validation by mid-2026.

Archer Materials has demonstrated electrical control in its quantum devices, marking a crucial step toward reliable qubit readout and scalable quantum chip manufacturing.

Sparc Technologies teams up with Dulux Australia to apply their graphene-enhanced ecosparc® coating on the heritage-listed Cape Jaffa Lighthouse, marking a key step in commercialising advanced protective coatings.