Latest Materials News

Adavale Resources' latest assays from five drill holes reveal consistent, wide gold mineralisation beneath the London-Victoria open pit, reinforcing expectations for a resource upgrade this quarter.

Li-FT Power Ltd. has completed a C$23 million bought deal public offering, including full exercise of the over-allotment option, to support care and maintenance costs for the Renard option period and bolster working capital.

Amcor’s FY 2026 results highlight a dramatic boost from the Berry acquisition, with net sales soaring 57% to $23.5 billion and adjusted EBITDA up 68%. The company also raised its quarterly dividend and outlined a transition to a December year-end.

Cleanaway has received a $3.13 per share non-binding acquisition proposal from EQT Infrastructure, representing a 32% premium. The board has granted exclusive due diligence and signalled its intention to recommend the deal, subject to conditions and no superior offer emerging.

Insurance Australia Group reported a 15.1% revenue increase to $21.3 billion in FY26 but saw net profit after tax fall 24.8% to $1.022 billion, impacted by natural peril claims and RACQ acquisition costs. The company declared a 20c final dividend, suspending its DRP.

EcoGraf has secured a binding term sheet with a major German graphite trader to double its Epanko graphite offtake to 40,000 tpa after five years, underpinning future expansions and project financing.

Magnetite Mines has secured a 12-month extension on $2.7 million of convertible notes, enhancing its financial runway for the Razorback Iron Ore Project amid ongoing strategic funding efforts.

Australian Strategic Materials (ASM) held concurrent shareholder and optionholder meetings on 12 August 2026, approving the proposed acquisition by Energy Fuels Inc. The ASM Board unanimously recommends the schemes, supported by a positive Independent Expert opinion, with implementation expected by late August.

A2MP Investments FZCO has kicked off an off-market takeover offer for the remaining 44.44% of Canyon Resources shares it does not already control, valuing the company at about A$103 million equity and A$188 million enterprise value. The bid comes amid deteriorating project economics and funding challenges for Canyon's Minim Martap Bauxite Project.

The Calmer Co. has pushed back the closing date of its $3.5 million renounceable entitlement offer to give shareholders more time to participate, including those overseas.

Horizon Oil has delivered a record FY26 production of 2.15 million barrels of oil equivalent and expanded its footprint to five countries following the Cue Energy takeover. The company’s diversified portfolio and disciplined capital management underpin a robust growth pipeline through 2028.

Dateline Resources faces a US court injunction halting operations at its Colosseum Project, while ASX suspends and then reinstates trading over disclosure timing concerns.