Latest Materials News

PC Gold has reported multiple thick, high-grade gold intercepts from drill hole MS-011, extending the Main Zone strike at its Spring Hill Gold Project by 120 metres to the south. This discovery opens up significant potential to increase resource size and improve project economics within the existing pit shell.

ChemX Materials has formalised a $1.2 million unsecured loan with independent investor Ovay Pty Ltd to support its working capital amid ongoing restructuring, with the loan set to convert to shares upon re-listing.

Savana Asset Management’s February letter reveals a challenging month marked by a tech sector sell-off amid AI disruption fears, a surge in AI capital expenditure, and a continuing rotation towards value-driven small caps.

Lion Selection Group Limited has reported a robust half-year profit of $36.6 million, driven by strategic investments in Australian mining companies amid a resurging resources boom. The company also declared a fully franked dividend, signalling confidence in its portfolio and market outlook.

Godolphin Resources has revealed a significant 21% increase in gold recovery at its Lewis Ponds Project through the integration of gravity recoverable gold processing, potentially enhancing the project’s already robust economics.

Variscan Mines maintains its 49% interest in the Callabonna Project while Chalice Mining steps in to fund and accelerate exploration through a new earn-in deal with Red Metal.

Lachlan Star Limited has provided important clarifications on visible gold imagery from its New Waverley project, confirming high-grade assay results while cautioning on the qualitative nature of visual gold observations.

CuFe Ltd has significantly upgraded the Orlando Copper-Gold Deposit resource classification at Tennant Creek, boosting Indicated tonnes to 87% and enabling underground mining studies. This milestone enhances the project’s economic outlook with critical minerals now factored into upcoming development plans.

Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund (QRI) is set to initiate an on-market buy-back of up to 10% of its units starting April 2026, aiming to address perceived undervaluation and align with sector peers.

Adelong Gold Limited has received a $1.17 million tax indemnity claim linked to alleged fraudulent GST reporting at Challenger Mines, which it plans to dispute. The claim stems from activities predating the current management team.

3D Energi Limited has received a formal buy-out notice from ConocoPhillips to acquire its 20% interest in the VIC/P79 exploration permit, marking a critical juncture in the Otway Phase 1 project.

Barton Gold has commenced a critical drilling program at its Challenger Gold Project, aiming to convert resources to ore reserves and deliver a Stage 1 feasibility study by mid-2026. This marks a pivotal step towards restarting operations and expanding regional development optionality.