Latest Materials News

Broken Hill Mines has commenced mining and processing of the high-grade Blackwoods ore body at its Rasp Mine ahead of schedule, boosting exposure to precious metals amid soaring silver prices.

Octava Minerals is set to launch an exploration drilling program at its Byro Critical Minerals Project following impressive bioleaching recoveries of rare earths, lithium, and vanadium. The initiative aims to define a maiden resource and advance the project’s development.

Wildcat Resources reports a robust Preliminary Feasibility Study for its Tabba Tabba lithium project, alongside a significant new lithium discovery at Bolt Cutter Central, signalling strong growth potential in the Pilbara region.

Lithium Universe has bolstered its photovoltaic recycling program by appointing a robotics expert to accelerate silver recovery technology, advancing plans for a Texas recycling facility.

Altech Batteries has achieved a major milestone with its Silumina Anodes™, delivering 88.5% capacity retention after 500 cycles and a 40% capacity boost over graphite anodes. This advancement promises longer electric vehicle ranges and lighter battery packs.

Winchester Energy has commenced drilling the JVU-5 well in its Varn waterflood project in Texas, marking a key step in unlocking over one million barrels of oil equivalent reserves. The operation underscores the company’s commitment to expanding its US production footprint.

Mount Burgess Mining (MTB) has responded to an ASX price query, confirming no undisclosed material information beyond previously announced gold project acquisitions and debt conversion plans ahead of its upcoming EGM.

Hastings Technology Metals has responded to an ASX price query, denying any undisclosed information behind its recent share price and volume spike, citing recent joint venture and asset sale announcements as likely drivers.

Power Minerals Limited has secured an option to acquire the Gamma Heavy Rare Earths Project in California, adjacent to the Mountain Pass Mine, backed by a $4.1 million placement to accelerate exploration.

Locksley Resources has produced a high-grade antimony concentrate exceeding market standards from its Desert Antimony Mine in California, marking a significant step toward a fully domestic US antimony supply chain.

Catalyst Metals reported a slight dip in September quarter gold output due to processing challenges but remains on track to meet full-year targets amid ramped-up exploration and development.

Solara Minerals has launched a cutting-edge Ultrafine® soil sampling program at its Wilgeena West Project, aiming to pinpoint structural controls of gold mineralisation and generate new drill targets.