Latest Materials News

Buru Energy advances its Rafael Gas Project in Western Australia with a focus on sustainable growth, targeting a final investment decision in 2026 and production start in 2028. The project aims to supply local power generation with trucked LNG and condensate, replacing costly imports.

Matrix Composites & Engineering has landed a significant A$35 million subsea buoyancy contract with a major international energy services firm, underpinning its growth trajectory into FY2026.

Neometals has reported a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate for its Ironclad gold deposit at Barrambie and signed a non-binding MoU with Rio Tinto to advance its lithium processing technology, alongside progress in battery recycling plant commissioning.

Lunnon Metals reports robust gold assay results from the newly identified Lady Herial Northwest structure, confirming a stacked gold system at its Kambalda project. The company advances open pit permitting and negotiations with major shareholder Gold Fields Ltd.

Elevate Uranium prepares to ship its U-pgrade™ Pilot Plant to Namibia, aiming to validate its innovative uranium beneficiation process through a large-scale trial processing 60 tonnes of ore.

Corazon Mining has completed the sale of its remaining interest in the Miriam Project, appointed Simon Coyle to its board, and continues to push exploration in Canada and Australia amid a strategic review.

International Graphite Limited is advancing its strategy to become a global mine-to-market industrial graphite company, with a new joint venture in Germany and expansion of its Western Australian operations targeting production by 2027.

Mineral Resources Limited’s majority-owned Resource Development Group has entered voluntary administration, prompting MinRes to prepare for a significant non-cash impairment in its FY25 results. The unfolding administration process raises questions about the future of RDG and its impact on MinRes shareholders.

Kingsland Minerals has initiated a scoping study for graphite concentrate production at its Leliyn Graphite Project, supported by an updated Indicated Mineral Resource estimate. The study aims to assess the economic viability of a processing facility near Pine Creek, NT.

Peninsula Energy advances commissioning at its Lance uranium project, resets most sales contracts to reduce risk, and secures a $15 million debt facility to support production ramp-up.

International Graphite Limited (ASX – IG6) has had its trading suspension lifted following the announcement of a new agreement to develop a graphite processing facility in Europe.

International Graphite Limited has partnered with Arctic Graphite AS to establish a new expandable graphite facility in Germany, aiming to bolster European supply with an initial 3,000 tonnes per year capacity. Backed by a potential $10 million funding commitment, this venture marks a strategic push into critical mineral processing amid rising demand.