Latest Materials News

International Graphite Limited has signed a non-binding letter of intent with Alkeemia S.p.A to access graphite purification tolling services at a new Italian plant starting early 2026, aiming to boost its high-purity graphite supply while minimizing capital costs.

Gibb River Diamonds has begun trucking and processing operations at its Neta Gold Mine, securing 130,000 tonnes of ore for milling at two contracted facilities in Western Australia.

American Rare Earths has successfully produced mixed rare earth oxides from Halleck Creek ore, marking a pivotal technical breakthrough in its mineral processing program. This achievement advances the project closer to commercial viability amid growing demand for critical minerals.

Pacific Lime and Cement Limited has secured a strategic advisory partnership with the International Finance Corporation to advance Papua New Guinea’s inaugural vertically integrated clinker and cement production project.

Barton Gold Holdings has reported promising shallow, high-grade gold assay results from its Tunkillia project, reinforcing projections of $1.3 billion operating profit in the first 2.5 years. The company is on track for a resource upgrade and further drilling to refine its development plans.

DroneShield has landed a $49.6 million contract to supply handheld counterdrone systems to a European military customer, with deliveries and payments expected to complete by Q1 2026.

Investigator Resources reveals promising updates to the Paris Silver Project DFS, including improved silver recovery and a revised pit optimisation that could expand mineable inventory and enhance project economics.

Greenvale Energy has successfully scaled its Alpha Torbanite Project test program by 40 times and commenced bulk sample production aiming for commercial bitumen certification.

Anson Resources and POSCO Holdings have advanced their collaboration on the Green River Direct Lithium Extraction demonstration plant, with POSCO’s investment decision timeline pushed to early 2026. The partnership signals a strategic move to secure North American lithium resources and commercialize cutting-edge extraction technology.

Somerset Minerals Limited has launched a C$2.25 million flow-through share offer targeting Canadian investors, aiming to accelerate exploration activities at its Jura project. The capital raise complements a planned institutional placement and highlights both growth ambitions and inherent risks.

Lithium Energy Limited has fast-tracked the sale of its remaining stake in the Solaroz Lithium Brine Project, securing US$21.7 million ahead of the planned timeline and strengthening its financial position.

Resources & Energy Group Limited (REZ) has requested an immediate voluntary suspension of its securities on the ASX as it prepares to announce a capital raising. The suspension is expected to lift by the start of trading on 16 December 2025 or upon the announcement release.