Latest Materials News

Close the Loop Limited announces a strategic leadership overhaul with new CEOs appointed for North America and Australia, alongside a streamlined operational focus on three core business units.

Catalina Resources has launched a reverse circulation drilling campaign at its Laverton project, aiming to extend high-grade rare earth and gold mineralisation just 2km from the Mt Weld mine. The program seeks to confirm structural links to one of the world’s richest rare earth deposits.

Scalare Partners Holdings has voluntarily suspended trading on the ASX as it prepares to announce a capital raising tied to its planned acquisition of Tank Stream Labs.

Critica Limited reports breakthrough metallurgical test results at its Jupiter Project, achieving a 95% mass reduction and upgrading rare earth grades, including heavy rare earth oxides. This positions Jupiter as a key player in Australia’s strategic rare earth supply chain.

Lendlease has expanded its Australian development pipeline with a landmark $2.5 billion luxury residential project at 175 Liverpool Street, Sydney, signaling strong confidence in the high-end market and its strategic growth plans.

Rio Tinto reports a robust 13% year-on-year increase in copper equivalent production for Q2 2025, alongside record bauxite output and progress on key projects like Simandou and Oyu Tolgoi. The company maintains its 2025 guidance, signaling confidence in its diversified growth strategy.

Solstice Minerals reports robust drilling results at its Yarri Gold Project and identifies significant resource extension targets at Nanadie Copper-Gold Project, supported by a $2.1 million strategic placement and a key board appointment.

Wildcat Resources advances its Tabba Tabba Lithium Project with the Preliminary Feasibility Study nearing completion and strong metallurgical results, supported by a robust cash position of $55.1 million.

Duketon Mining Limited has executed an option agreement to acquire 100% of the Killarney Gold Project, confirming high-grade gold results from historic and recent sampling. Concurrently, the company updated its nickel resource estimates at Rosie and C2, reinforcing its position in the Mount Magnet region.

Marimaca Copper Corp. has issued a prospectus for a nominal cleansing offer of 100 new CDIs at A$10.65 each, aiming to remove trading restrictions on previously issued securities. The company also disclosed extensive risk factors, including ongoing legal proceedings and project development uncertainties.

Saunders International Limited has announced its acquisition of Aqua Metro Pty Ltd for up to A$30 million, aiming to strengthen its position in the water infrastructure sector with a stable, annuity-style revenue model and a robust project pipeline.

Saunders International has agreed to acquire Aqua Metro for up to $30 million, marking a strategic push into water infrastructure with strong financial prospects and a robust project pipeline.