Latest Materials News

BlueScope Steel has received a $30 per share takeover proposal from a consortium of SGH Limited and US-based Steel Dynamics, sparking fresh speculation about the steelmaker's future.

ChemX Materials Limited has completed its Deed of Company Arrangement and appointed a new board, yet remains suspended from ASX trading while relying on director-related funding. The company is focused on stabilisation and exploring future opportunities.

Auris Minerals Limited has been queried by the ASX following a sharp rise in its share price and trading volume, with the company denying any undisclosed information behind the surge.

Embark Early Education Limited has initiated an off-market takeover bid for Mayfield Childcare Limited, offering shareholders a choice between scrip or cash consideration at a significant premium. The bid aims to consolidate operations and expand Embark’s footprint across Australia’s childcare sector.

TMK Energy has achieved a fifth consecutive month of rising gas production at its Gurvantes XXXV Project in Mongolia, hitting a new daily record in December 2025. The company is now advancing plans to harness this gas for power generation, signalling a promising commercial phase ahead.

Metallium’s US subsidiary has locked in a binding multi-year supply agreement with Glencore for electronic scrap, underpinning the commercial scale-up of its innovative Flash Joule Heating technology in Texas.

EcoGraf Limited has strengthened its cash position with a $1.7 million Australian R&D tax incentive and is pursuing €4 million in European grants to advance its graphite business across Tanzania and Europe.

New Frontier Minerals has moved its Mining Lease Application for the Big One Copper Deposit into the technical assessment phase, marking a key step toward near-term development amid a strong copper market.

Australian Agricultural Company faces significant disruption as north-west Queensland floods affect three key properties, with a potential material impact on its March 2026 earnings. The company is prioritising safety and monitoring evolving conditions closely.

Calix Limited has responded to an ASX price query following a notable rise in its share price and trading volume, confirming no undisclosed information and full compliance with listing rules.

Chariot Resources has inked a non-binding MOU with Shanghai GreatPower to collaborate on lithium offtake, financing, and processing in Nigeria, marking a significant step in developing the country’s lithium sector.

Nickel Industries has secured a strategic partner in Sphere Corp., which will acquire a 10% interest in the ENC HPAL project and enter into a nickel offtake agreement, marking a significant step into Western aerospace markets.