Latest Materials News

iCandy Interactive is exploring a US listing for its subsidiary Lemon Sky Studios to unlock shareholder value, while facing a likely ASX delisting due to audit delays. The company also plans a capital raise to support these initiatives.

Pacific Lime and Cement Limited has formalised a landmark agreement with the Papua New Guinea government to develop the country’s first integrated lime and cement manufacturing platform, marking a major step in PNG’s industrial growth.

Australian Strategic Materials and Energy Fuels have amended their acquisition deal, replacing a special dividend with a direct cash payment to ASM shareholders, while maintaining the original share swap terms.

Quantum Graphite’s partner Sunlands Pure Group has signed a key MOU with Oman’s Al Buraimi Governorate to develop a large-scale graphite refinery, positioning Quantum as the exclusive graphite supplier for global battery and energy markets.

dorsaVi has initiated early-stage evaluation of resistive RAM (RRAM) test chips, marking a key step toward an advanced 22-nm memory platform designed to meet rising AI-driven demands in edge computing.

The US International Trade Commission has overturned preliminary findings and declined to impose steep tariffs on Chinese graphite anode materials, complicating Syrah Resources’ plans to scale up its US-based production facility.

Everest Metals Corporation reports outstanding high-grade gold intersections from its latest drilling at Mt Dimer Taipan, underpinning imminent mining and processing milestones. The project is fully funded and on track for near-term cash flow.

Asian Battery Metals has exercised its option to acquire the Maikhan Uul Copper-Gold Project in southwestern Mongolia, adding a strategically significant asset to its portfolio with confirmed high-grade mineralisation and a long-term mining licence.

Challenger Limited has updated its dividend announcement, confirming the suspension of its Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP) for the current period. Shareholders will receive a fully franked cash dividend of AUD 0.155 per share on 24 March 2026.

Mt Malcolm Mines has announced its first JORC-compliant Mineral Resource Estimates for the Malcolm Project, revealing a combined 13,200 ounces of gold at Golden Crown and Dumbarton prospects. The company outlines promising drilling plans to expand and upgrade these resources.

Rumble Resources has reported impressive high-grade gold and tungsten drill results at its Western Queen project, underpinning plans for resource upgrades and a feasibility study.

Freehill Mining reports a temporary dip in aggregates sales amid plant refurbishment but anticipates a strong rebound with new equipment and ongoing copper-gold project development.