Latest Materials News

Calix Limited has secured a pivotal $35 million joint development agreement with Rio Tinto to advance its Zesty Green Iron Demonstration Plant in Western Australia, backed by a substantial ARENA grant. This collaboration aims to pioneer low-emission steel production using innovative hydrogen and electric heating technology.

White Cliff Minerals has significantly expanded the Danvers 1 copper mineralisation footprint at its Rae Copper Project in Nunavut, Canada, more than doubling strike length and confirming mineralisation beyond 400 metres depth. This milestone sets the stage for a maiden JORC resource in 2026 and highlights promising regional exploration potential.

Artemis Resources is progressing its Carlow Gold and Copper Project with a new conceptual mining study and planned extensional drilling, aiming to capitalise on rising gold and copper prices.

Prominence Energy Ltd has made significant technical progress at its Gawler Hydrogen Project, confirming high-grade natural hydrogen potential and preparing for a major geochemical survey in early 2026. The company also strengthens its global position by joining a prestigious hydrogen delegation to Korea.

Neometals’ Finnish subsidiary Novana Oy has been awarded a €48.7 million conditional grant from Business Finland to advance its €400 million Vanadium Recovery Project in Pori, aiming to produce up to 60% of Europe’s vanadium demand with a low-carbon footprint.

5E Advanced Materials reports progress on its California boron project with a new feasibility study and equity raises, while highlighting ongoing funding uncertainties.

ResMed Inc has updated the foreign exchange rate for its upcoming dividend payable to ASX CDI holders, impacting the Australian dollar amount investors will receive.

FleetPartners has acquired Remunerator, a seasoned salary packaging and novated lease provider, enhancing its product suite and market position in the leasing sector.

Platinum Capital Limited has secured an ASX waiver to extend the initial term of its new investment management agreement with L1 Capital to 10 years, pending shareholder approval at the upcoming AGM.

Robex Resources reported a $16.5 million net loss in Q3 2025 and completed full drawdown of its $130 million project financing facility, progressing its Kiniéro gold project with a planned first gold pour in December. The company also announced a merger agreement with Predictive Discovery Limited, signaling strategic growth.

Winchester Energy has commenced production from its Varn JVU-5 well in Texas, marking a significant step in its waterflood project with an initial oil output of 25 barrels per day.

Sarama Resources Ltd reported a $1.9 million loss for the first nine months of 2025 while securing A$2.7 million in equity funding and advancing a $242 million arbitration claim against Burkina Faso over mining permit expropriation.