Latest Materials News

Vulcan Energy has obtained its inaugural lithium production licence for the Lionheart Project in Germany, marking a pivotal step as the project moves into funded construction. This licence supports Vulcan’s ambition to supply Europe with sustainable lithium for electric vehicle batteries, backed by renewable energy co-production.

Stavely Minerals has announced a major upgrade to its Mineral Resource Estimate at the Stavely Copper-Gold Project, more than doubling tonnage and significantly boosting contained metals. This sets a robust foundation for its 2026 Scoping Study targeting a decade-long copper production.

Ark Mines Limited has secured a crucial mining licence for its Sandy Mitchell Rare Earths Project in North Queensland, marking a key step toward development and commercialisation.

Challenger Limited has lowered its non-binding offer for Pepper Money to $2.25 per share, adjusting for upcoming dividends, marking its final bid amid ongoing negotiations.

Beacon Minerals reports multiple high-grade gold intersections from extensive drilling at the Iguana Deposit, reinforcing its resource potential. However, the company lowers its March quarter production guidance due to operational challenges.

Far East Gold has obtained a crucial environmental approval from the Indonesian government, clearing the way for advanced exploration at its Idenburg Gold Project and setting the stage for accelerated development.

Pacgold Limited is advancing its White Dam Gold Project with 95% completion of the Vertigo drilling program, delivering strong assay results that support an imminent resource upgrade. Operational milestones include commissioning of heap leach pad crushing, setting the stage for a production ramp-up.

Meeka Metals is set to increase gold processing capacity at its Murchison Gold Project by 200,000 tonnes per annum through a $6 million ore sorting upgrade, targeting commissioning in September 2026. This innovative approach promises higher-grade feed, increased production, and lower costs.

Evion Group is advancing the Stage 2 expansion of its expandable graphite facility in India to boost production capacity amid rising demand from Europe, the USA, and Asia. The upgrade aligns with the EU’s recognition of graphite as a critical mineral, positioning Evion as a key supplier in strategic sectors.

PC Gold Limited reports multiple thick, high-grade gold intercepts at its Spring Hill project, extending known mineralisation and advancing pre-feasibility studies ahead of a June resource update.

Lachlan Star Limited reveals striking visible gold and multiple high-grade assay results at its New Waverley Gold Project, underpinning a promising Norseman-style gold system. A diamond drilling campaign is set to commence soon to explore the structural corridor further.

Black Canyon Limited reports promising metallurgical results from its Wandanya Project, confirming high-quality direct shipping ore potential for manganese and iron. The company is gearing up for a significant 15,000m drilling campaign to expand and infill its resource.