Latest Materials News

Tempest Minerals has voluntarily suspended its shares on the ASX as it finalises a significant acquisition of mining and exploration assets, with an announcement expected imminently.

ClearVue Technologies has locked in a $3 million structured funding facility tied to its R&D tax credits, aiming to accelerate certification milestones and commercial deployment without diluting shareholders.

Pure Foods Tasmania reports a significant operational turnaround in 1H FY26, driven by strategic cost reductions, expanded distribution deals with major retailers, and the acquisition of premium ice cream brand Elato.

OD6 Metals has secured an exclusive option to acquire the Quinn Fluorspar Project in Nevada, boasting ultra high-grade deposits critical to US supply chains. The move complements its rare earth and copper assets, backed by a $3.4 million capital raise.

The Calmer Co. International Limited’s Fiji subsidiary has secured a FJ$548k non-repayable grant to expand ready-to-drink production and upgrade supply chain infrastructure, accelerating its growth without diluting shareholder equity.

Australian Vanadium Limited has raised $7.5 million through a targeted placement to accelerate its vertically integrated vanadium strategy, including the Kalgoorlie battery energy storage project.

Tartana Minerals has launched a targeted $0.435 million upgrade to its Copper Sulphate Pentahydrate plant, aiming to increase production capacity and reliability amid rising copper prices. The move follows positive test results on higher-grade pit fill material, potentially adding new feedstock without extra crushing.

Cobalt Blue Holdings has confirmed its cobalt sulphate meets stringent battery precursor specifications, advancing its Kwinana Cobalt Refinery toward a Final Investment Decision. The company also expands its graphite recovery program, positioning itself at the forefront of Australia’s battery materials ecosystem.

Dateline Resources has launched a high-resolution geophysical survey and expert geological mapping at its newly acquired Music Valley Heavy Rare Earth Project in California, aiming to tap into critical US demand for heavy rare earth elements.

GenusPlus Group has agreed to acquire Railtrain Holdings for an upfront $36.5 million, significantly boosting its rail services scale and geographic reach across Australia. The deal includes contingent earn-outs tied to future earnings, positioning GenusPlus for immediate growth in the rail infrastructure sector.

PolarX Limited reports impressive high-grade gold assay results from its inaugural drilling at the Ridgeline prospect within Nevada’s Humboldt Range, revealing wide mineralised zones and plans for extensive follow-up drilling.

Vinyl Group Limited has responded to ASX concerns after confidential details of its Val Morgan Digital acquisition leaked prematurely to the media, prompting a review of its disclosure controls.