Latest Materials News

Tasmea Limited forecasts a robust 34% increase in net profit after tax for FY26, driven by a record order book and strategic acquisitions, while reaffirming its FY25 earnings guidance.

Lightning Minerals Ltd has requested a voluntary suspension of its shares on the ASX as it prepares to announce a significant acquisition and capital raising. The suspension is set to last until the announcement or the resumption of trading on 27 June 2025.

ACDC Metals has lodged a retention licence application for its Goschen Central project in Victoria, marking a pivotal step in developing a critical minerals supply hub with strong economic prospects.

The Star Entertainment Group is asking shareholders to approve a $400 million strategic investment package critical to its survival, involving convertible notes from Bally's and its largest shareholder. This move aims to secure the company’s future amid ongoing legal challenges and financial strain.

Firebird Metals has reported promising lab-scale results for its lithium manganese iron phosphate cathode material, showing a significant energy density improvement over standard LFP. The company is moving towards pilot-scale production and global commercialisation.

Ardea Resources has completed its infill drilling at the Highway nickel-cobalt deposit, delivering thick, high-grade intercepts that bolster the Kalgoorlie Nickel Project’s development prospects. These results underpin an updated resource estimate and support a front-loaded production profile.

Enova Mining advances its CODA Central project in Brazil with six auger holes completed, targeting promising titanium and rare earth mineralisation. Assay results are anticipated by late July, alongside ongoing metallurgical testing to unlock processing pathways.

Astral Resources has released a compelling Pre-Feasibility Study for its Mandilla Gold Project in Western Australia, outlining a 19-year mine life with robust economics and a maiden ore reserve of 1.1 million ounces. The study sets the stage for a Definitive Feasibility Study targeted for mid-2026.

Astute Metals has reported its broadest lithium mineralisation intersection to date at the Red Mountain Project in Nevada, with a standout 95-metre intercept grading 1,340ppm lithium. These results reinforce the project's potential as a high-grade lithium clay deposit in a prolific US lithium region.

PointsBet shareholders have voted in favour of the proposed $1.20 per share acquisition by MIXI, Inc, marking a significant premium and clearing a key hurdle ahead of court approval.

Evion Group’s joint venture in India has secured a significant first shipment of expandable graphite to a leading US company, marking a strategic foothold in the critical minerals supply chain outside China.

GreenTech Metals has announced a substantial copper-zinc Exploration Target at its Whundo Project, signaling potential for near-term mining operations. The company is accelerating assessments of gold contributions and advancing mining studies to unlock value.