Latest Materials News

Latrobe Magnesium Limited (ASX – LMG) has launched an $8 million equity raising to fund the ramp-up of its magnesium metal production and advance feasibility studies for a larger commercial plant. The company’s patented hydromet process converts brown coal ash into sustainable magnesium with significantly lower emissions than global peers.

Dicker Data has acknowledged the suspension of former CEO David Dicker following a confidential whistleblower complaint but maintains the event did not materially affect the company’s securities or leadership structure.

Cedar Woods Properties has activated its Dividend Reinvestment and Bonus Share Plans for the final 2025 dividend, offering shares at a 2.5% discount and backed by full underwriting from major brokers.

AustChina Holdings has received a non-binding proposal from Bluestone Energy to invest $1.5 million via a large share placement, potentially fueling new acquisitions and exploration efforts.

Equity Trustees faces an expanded Federal Court claim from ASIC seeking compensation for superannuation members after a $73 million revaluation hit the Shield Master Fund. The trustee disputes liability and supports liquidation efforts to recover member funds.

Green Technology Metals has successfully raised A$4.5 million through a two-tranche placement to accelerate development of its Seymour Lithium Project in Ontario, reinforcing its position in the North American lithium sector.

ClearVue Technologies has raised A$4.6 million in a strongly supported placement to accelerate international certification and ongoing innovation of its solar façade products.

ABx Group reports outstanding impurity removal results from bulk sample tests at its Deep Leads rare earth project, retaining over 98% of critical rare earths and advancing towards a mixed rare earth carbonate product sample in late 2025.

Broken Hill Mines Limited has locked in a binding underwriting agreement for its BHMO Options, aiming to raise approximately A$7.5 million to accelerate drilling and development at its Broken Hill projects.

Koonenberry Gold is set to embark on an aggressive 10,000-metre drilling campaign at its Enmore Gold Project in northeast NSW, aiming to expand promising high-grade gold mineralisation and explore new targets along the Sunnyside Shear Zone.

St George Mining has secured A$72.5 million in institutional and strategic funding to advance its Araxá rare earths and niobium project in Brazil towards a final investment decision. The capital raise underscores the project's strategic importance amid tightening global critical minerals supply chains.

Elementos Limited has executed a binding option agreement to acquire half of Iberian Smelting SL, owner of the Robledollano Tin Smelter in Spain, setting the stage for the EU's first vertically integrated primary tin supply chain.