Latest Materials News

BHP Group has officially ended talks to combine with Anglo American, choosing instead to focus on its own growth strategy. The mining giant acknowledges the strategic benefits of a merger but remains confident in its independent path forward.

IRIS Metals has partnered with Rock Zero to pioneer a low-emission lithium refining process in the U.S., aiming to secure a domestic supply chain with breakthrough technology.

Estrella Resources reports strong progress at its Werumata Limestone Project with over 70% of drilling completed, alongside promising manganese intersections at Ira Manganese Prospect. Infrastructure and feasibility studies are underway, positioning the company as a first mover in Timor-Leste’s emerging mining sector.

Icetana reveals its FY26 strategy focused on transforming Security Operations Centers with predictive, explainable, and autonomous AI, aiming to enhance threat detection and operational efficiency.

Somerset Minerals confirms robust high-grade copper mineralisation at its Jura North prospect within the Coppermine Project, Nunavut, with plans for an aggressive 2026 drilling campaign and regional exploration across its extensive landholding.

Altech Batteries has secured a strategic collaboration with a leading global battery manufacturer to evaluate its breakthrough Silumina Anodes™ silicon-enhanced technology, marking a significant step toward commercialisation.

Aura Energy has secured a new exploration permit in Sweden, adjacent to its existing Häggån project, positioning the company to deepen its stake in a globally significant polymetallic resource area.

Sunshine Metals Limited will lift its trading suspension on 24 November 2025 following a key Supreme Court ruling. Investors await details on the court outcome that triggered the suspension.

Critica Limited has completed the first tranche of its $8 million placement, issuing over 203 million shares to accelerate development at its Jupiter rare earths project. The second tranche awaits shareholder approval in January 2026.

Rox Resources has successfully completed the first tranche of a $200 million capital raise, issuing 188.7 million shares at 35 cents each. The second tranche, worth $134 million, awaits shareholder approval in December.

Nufarm Finance (NZ) Limited reported a modest 1.1% rise in net profit to $20.53 million for the year ended September 2025, alongside increased distributions to security holders and maintained strong liquidity backed by its parent company.

Cobalt Blue Holdings has significantly upgraded the economics of its Kwinana Cobalt Refinery project, driven by a sharp rebound in cobalt prices following market disruptions in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The company is advancing towards a Final Investment Decision with key permits and supply agreements in place.