Latest Materials News

Santana Minerals has raised A$63 million through a fully underwritten placement and a Share Purchase Plan to fast-track development of its Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project, attracting strong support from international and domestic investors.

Provaris Energy has launched a fully funded Front End Engineering Design phase for its proprietary large-scale liquid CO2 tanks, backed by Yinson. The move signals growing market interest in scalable carbon capture shipping solutions, especially across Asia.

DroneShield launches SentryCiv, a subscription-based AI-powered counter-drone solution designed to protect civilian critical infrastructure from emerging aerial threats.

Iress Limited reported a robust first half of 2025 with strong earnings growth and reduced leverage, driven by core business strength and strategic divestments. The company is poised to capitalize on regulatory tailwinds and technology demand in wealth and trading sectors.

AnteoTech Ltd has received a $2.59 million cash rebate from the Australian Tax Office for its 2025 R&D activities, underscoring the success of its recent strategic initiatives.

Forrestania Resources has signed a binding option agreement to acquire 100% of Hyden Project Holdings, adding nearly 300,000 ounces of gold resources in Western Australia to its portfolio. The move aligns with its strategy to expand in the Forrestania gold region, with a major drilling program planned.

Santos Limited has agreed to extend the exclusivity period with the XRG Consortium, allowing more time to finalize due diligence for a potential A$8.89 per share cash takeover. The extension keeps the door open for competing bids, maintaining shareholder options.

Black Cat Syndicate has initiated diamond drilling at the promising Paulsens West seismic target, located just 600 metres from its Paulsens Gold Operation. This co-funded exploration effort aims to unlock new mineral potential identified through advanced seismic data reprocessing.

Rumble Resources has announced a maiden tungsten resource of 13,200 tonnes of WO3 at its Western Queen Project, complementing its existing high-grade gold assets and highlighting significant growth potential.

Astral Resources has reported exceptional high-grade gold assay results within the pit shell at its Kamperman deposit, bolstering the Mandilla Pre-Feasibility Study and highlighting growth potential across its Feysville Gold Project.

Metro Performance Glass proposes a $15–24 million recapitalisation involving a discounted rights offer and a major placement to Amari Metals, who would become the controlling shareholder.

West Coast Silver Limited has responded to an ASX query about recent share price and volume spikes, confirming no undisclosed material information and providing an update on its ongoing exploration assay program.