Latest Materials News

The ASX has suspended trading of Canadian Phosphate Limited’s CP8O securities pending compliance with specific listing rules, a move that isolates this security class without affecting the company’s other quoted shares.

Frasers Group has initiated an unconditional on-market takeover bid for Accent Group at $0.65 per share, aiming to increase its stake beyond 22.9% amid concerns over Accent’s recent financial performance and strategic direction.

Sunrise Energy Metals is injecting US$5 million into Agni Semiconductor, a US-based developer of aluminium scandium nitride (AlScN) ferroelectric diode memory technology, marking a strategic pivot into downstream semiconductor innovation linked to its scandium resources.

Cazaly Resources has cleared the final hurdle to drill the Cadix anomaly, a large untested magnetic target in Namibia’s Abenab North Project, with fieldwork set for Q3 2026.

PMET Resources has identified a promising pathway to refine spodumene concentrate into battery-grade lithium carbonate directly at its Shaakichiuwaanaan site in Quebec, using Primero’s ALi® atmospheric leach process. Bench-scale tests produced 99.8% pure lithium carbonate, suggesting potential logistics and carbon footprint advantages.

Theta Gold Mines has issued US$90 million in senior secured bonds, securing crucial funding held in escrow to progress its TGME Gold Project in South Africa, aiming for first gold production in early 2027.

Diamond Infraco has increased its takeover bid for Atlas Arteria to A$5.10 per security, marking a 17.78% premium over pre-offer prices and declaring the offer unconditional except for prescribed occurrences. The bidder urges securityholders to accept or sell on-market before the June 25 deadline.

IperionX has acquired Covia’s Camden mineral assets adjacent to its Titan Project, consolidating a key U.S. critical minerals province and enhancing its supply chain for heavy rare earths and titanium.

Native Mineral Resources Holdings Limited produced nearly 398 ounces of gold doré in its latest Blackjack smelt, with mining and processing activities progressing on schedule and larger campaigns expected next month.

Hazer Group has locked in a binding MOU with South Australia's Hallett Group to integrate its graphite into low-emissions concrete, reinforcing its regional decarbonisation foothold.

Yandal Resources reports significant shallow oxide gold intercepts beyond the current 268,000-ounce Flushing Meadows resource, with ongoing diamond drilling poised to clarify fresh rock mineralisation and parallel structures.

Right Resources has significantly enlarged its Blue tungsten prospect near Tumbarumba, NSW, confirming strong geochemical signatures and advancing metallurgical testwork to assess recovery potential.