Latest Materials News

Tartana Minerals has launched a targeted $0.435 million upgrade to its Copper Sulphate Pentahydrate plant, aiming to increase production capacity and reliability amid rising copper prices. The move follows positive test results on higher-grade pit fill material, potentially adding new feedstock without extra crushing.

Cobalt Blue Holdings has confirmed its cobalt sulphate meets stringent battery precursor specifications, advancing its Kwinana Cobalt Refinery toward a Final Investment Decision. The company also expands its graphite recovery program, positioning itself at the forefront of Australia’s battery materials ecosystem.

Dateline Resources has launched a high-resolution geophysical survey and expert geological mapping at its newly acquired Music Valley Heavy Rare Earth Project in California, aiming to tap into critical US demand for heavy rare earth elements.

GenusPlus Group has agreed to acquire Railtrain Holdings for an upfront $36.5 million, significantly boosting its rail services scale and geographic reach across Australia. The deal includes contingent earn-outs tied to future earnings, positioning GenusPlus for immediate growth in the rail infrastructure sector.

PolarX Limited reports impressive high-grade gold assay results from its inaugural drilling at the Ridgeline prospect within Nevada’s Humboldt Range, revealing wide mineralised zones and plans for extensive follow-up drilling.

Vinyl Group Limited has responded to ASX concerns after confidential details of its Val Morgan Digital acquisition leaked prematurely to the media, prompting a review of its disclosure controls.

Zeus Resources Limited has had its trading suspension lifted following an announcement on trenching activities at its Casablanca Antimony Project, signaling renewed market engagement.

Freehill Mining has raised $1.5 million through a discounted share placement to fund exploration of copper-gold projects in Chile and expand its processing capacity.

FBR Limited has locked in a binding $400,000–$450,000 Wall as a Service® contract with AMOVEO, marking a key step in deploying its Hadrian® robotic construction technology at scale. The company also inked a strategic MOU to pilot a hybrid robotic-modular housing solution targeting Australia’s affordable housing shortage.

Peak Processing Limited has renewed and expanded its manufacturing agreement with Electric Brands, securing an expected annual production of approximately 1.4 million Sweet Justice cannabis beverage units. This deal reinforces Peak’s position in North America’s regulated cannabis beverage market and supports growth in Canada and the US.

Power Minerals Limited has voluntarily suspended its ASX securities as it finalises a significant capital raising, with details expected by 5 March 2026.

Lindian Resources has executed a binding agreement to acquire full ownership of a rare earths processing facility in Kazakhstan, marking a strategic shift from concentrate production to higher-value Mixed Rare Earth Carbonate (MREC) output by late 2026.