Latest Materials News

ABx Group has discovered new high-extraction ionic rare earth zones at its Deep Leads project in Tasmania, accelerating the path to production within months of approval. This breakthrough enhances the project's commercial viability with rare earths critical for green technologies.

Ridley Corporation has revealed its FY26–28 Growth Plan, spotlighting earnings growth driven by its recent fertiliser acquisition and operational efficiencies across its agricultural inputs and feed segments. The company aims to leverage its market leadership and diversified portfolio to capitalise on rising demand in Australian agriculture.

Pantoro Gold is set to commence development of its third underground mine at the Norseman Gold Project early in FY27, targeting high-grade ore and production growth. The move follows strong drilling results and resource confidence, underpinning the company’s ambitious expansion strategy.

Metallium Limited reports rapid progress at its Gator Point Technology Campus in Texas, advancing its proprietary Flash Joule Heating technology to recover critical metals from electronic waste. The company targets processing 8,000 tonnes of printed circuit boards annually by late 2026.

Horizon Minerals reports strong gold production from Phillips Find and a robust cash position, setting the stage for upgrading its Black Swan Processing Hub.

Miramar Resources has reported a standout shallow high-grade gold intersection at its Gidji JV Gold Project near Kalgoorlie, boosting hopes for a new gold resource. Further assays and drilling are underway to define the scale of this promising discovery.

Galilee Energy has confirmed the Zydeco-1 well is drill-ready following enhanced 3D seismic analysis, aiming to tap up to 8 billion cubic feet of gas and 0.5 million barrels of condensate in Louisiana with spudding planned for the second quarter of 2026.

Pioneer Minerals reports a remarkable 17.6-fold upgrade in tungsten grade from historic tailings at its Springfield Tungsten Mine, advancing its North Pine Project in Idaho with promising metallurgical test results.

Air New Zealand has halted its full-year 2026 earnings guidance following a sharp spike in jet fuel prices triggered by Middle East conflict, introducing uncertainty into its financial outlook.

Novo Resources Corp. has issued a prospectus offering free New Options to recent placement participants and joint lead managers, aiming to support its exploration projects in Western Australia and Victoria. The options, exercisable at A$0.15 and expiring in three years, could raise significant capital upon exercise, subject to shareholder approval.

Hubify has provided detailed terms of its $250,000 equity investment in Australian AI firm HubLab, reinforcing its AI-first growth ambitions targeting enterprise and government sectors.

Cyclopharm Limited has responded to ASX queries clarifying the material significance of its Technegas® contract with the US National Institutes of Health, while confirming robust progress in expanding its US footprint.