Latest Materials News

Hillgrove Resources has reported significant high-grade copper-gold mineralisation extensions at its Kavanagh underground zone within the Kanmantoo Copper Mine, signalling promising resource growth ahead of the 2026 update.

Big River Industries reported a modest revenue decline in FY25 amid tough market conditions but demonstrated operational improvements and efficiency gains, setting the stage for a cautiously optimistic FY26.

Pioneer Lithium has identified multiple promising antimony and tungsten targets at its North Pine Project in Idaho through advanced satellite imagery analysis, marking a significant step in its critical minerals exploration.

Aura Energy has made significant strides in funding and development of its Tiris Uranium Project in Mauritania, while legislative progress in Sweden could unlock value at its Häggån Polymetallic Project. Rising uranium prices and secured offtake agreements underpin a positive outlook.

Black Canyon Limited has upgraded the JORC classification of its KR2 manganese deposit to 90% Indicated, enhancing resource confidence and supporting improved mine planning for its Balfour Manganese Field project.

Air New Zealand has revised its first half 2026 financial outlook to a pre-tax loss between NZD 30 million and 55 million, citing weaker revenue growth and rising costs. The airline is pushing cost-saving measures while highlighting uncertainties ahead.

Sarama Resources has completed the third tranche of its A$2.7 million equity placement, raising A$100,000 to advance exploration at its Cosmo Gold Project and support ongoing arbitration efforts.

Besra Gold has disclosed a significant reduction in its Mineral Resource Estimate to 2.28 million ounces, addressing ASX concerns over recent unusual trading activity. Despite the downgrade, the company’s share price has risen sharply, leaving investors questioning the market dynamics.

Challenger Gold has secured critical drilling and explosives contracts and completed refurbishment of the Casposo Toll Milling plant, marking a pivotal step toward early gold production at its Hualilán project in Argentina.

Catapult Sports has launched a Share Purchase Plan (SPP) offering eligible shareholders in Australia and New Zealand the chance to buy up to A$30,000 in shares at a discount, following a successful A$130 million institutional placement. The capital raise supports the recent acquisition of IMPECT GmbH and future strategic opportunities.

Astron Limited and Energy Fuels have received a conditional Letter of Support from Export Finance Australia for up to A$80 million in senior debt financing, advancing the Donald Rare Earth and Mineral Sands Project toward production.

Victory Metals reports substantial grade increases in terbium, dysprosium, and scandium at its North Stanmore Project, leveraging a simple beneficiation method that enhances strategic supply prospects amid tightening Chinese export controls.