Latest Materials News

VRX Silica Limited has secured four binding offtake contracts for 410,000 tonnes per annum of silica sand from its Arrowsmith North project, representing nearly half of its initial production capacity and marking a significant commercial milestone.

Beacon Minerals has announced a robust Laterite Ore Reserve at its Iguana Deposit, projecting strong pre-tax cash flows and a streamlined 12-month mine life. The Pre-Feasibility Study underscores the project’s economic viability amid current gold prices.

Ariana Resources is set to commence drilling at key extensions of its Dokwe Gold Project in Zimbabwe, following extensive soil sampling and geochemical analysis that revealed multiple promising targets.

Lefroy Exploration is set to launch drilling programs at its Burns Gold Deposit, aiming to expand near-surface high-grade gold resources and validate metallurgical recovery. The deposit’s open-ended potential signals a promising phase for the company’s exploration strategy.

Alcoa Corporation reported a $232 million net income in Q3 2025 despite significant restructuring costs, driven by increased alumina and aluminum production and strategic asset sales.

European Lithium Limited has clarified that its subsidiary Critical Metals Corp did not execute a $500 million bitcoin convertible note financing, with no bitcoin acquired and the agreement now expired.

Acumentis Group Limited reported a robust FY25 with a 35% jump in operating profit, driven by strategic diversification and operational efficiency. The company is optimistic about FY26, anticipating economic improvements and new growth avenues.

ABx Group is set to begin drilling at its T8 Rare Earths discovery in northern Tasmania, targeting expansion of high-grade dysprosium and terbium mineralisation critical for advanced technologies.

Winchester Energy has successfully completed drilling the JVU-5 well at its Varn waterflood project in Texas, confirming promising oil and gas shows and setting the stage for production ramp-up.

MAAS Group Holdings reported a 6% rise in FY25 underlying EBITDA to $219.4 million, driven by strong construction materials growth and strategic acquisitions. The company projects FY26 EBITDA between $240 million and $270 million, underpinned by renewable energy projects and a robust capital recycling program.

Maas Group Holdings delivered a record $219.4 million Underlying EBITDA in FY25, driven by strategic acquisitions and disciplined capital recycling. The company projects further growth with FY26 EBITDA guidance between $240 million and $270 million amid stable market conditions and expanding renewable energy projects.

Element 25 has appointed Altris Engineering to lead the AU$64.8 million expansion of its Butcherbird manganese mine, a move that underpins its strategy to supply high-purity battery materials to the US electric vehicle market.