Latest Materials News

Diatreme Resources’ Northern Silica Project has been awarded Major Project Status by the Australian Government, marking a pivotal step in advancing critical minerals development in Queensland. This designation streamlines federal approvals and supports the project’s role in the clean energy supply chain.

Avenira Limited has secured Northern Territory Government approval for its Wonarah Direct Shipping Ore Mine Management Plan, paving the way for first ore shipment by Q4 2025. The project includes infrastructure development and exploration drilling to support future beneficiation.

Trading in Alphinity Global Equity Fund's Active ETF (XALG) has been temporarily halted, with personal trading also paused pending further announcements.

St Barbara Limited updates its FY25 gold production guidance amid temporary mining delays caused by heavy rainfall at Simberi, while maintaining steady cost expectations and financial resilience.

Xanadu Ltd’s major shareholder Zijin Mining has accepted Bastion Pte. Mining Ltd’s takeover offer, pushing Bastion’s stake close to 30% and prompting the Takeover Committee to recommend shareholders accept the bid.

Element 25 has locked in a $50 million senior debt facility from the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility to expand its Butcherbird manganese project, underpinning supply for its US battery materials plant.

Osmond Resources has confirmed extensive mineralised outcrops spanning 12 kilometres at its Orion EU Critical Minerals Project in southern Spain, while expanding metallurgical test work to include silicon metal, a key EU strategic raw material.

Sarytogan Graphite Limited reports encouraging copper grades from trench sampling at its Baynazar project in Kazakhstan, positioning the Ilkin prospect for imminent drilling. The company plans KGK drilling to test bedrock copper mineralisation, pending funding.

Green Critical Minerals has completed commissioning of the first module of its commercial-scale VHD Graphite Production Plant, setting the stage for scalable manufacturing and targeted revenue in early 2026.

Mayur Resources has marked significant progress at its Central Lime Project in Papua New Guinea, completing key wharf infrastructure and ordering essential construction equipment ahead of major build phases.

Australian Strategic Materials reports promising heap leach test results at its Dubbo Project, showing strong recoveries of key rare earth elements and enabling a simpler, phased development approach.

ANEKA TAMBANG (ANTAM) has announced an unfranked ordinary dividend of IDR 758.86 per CHESS Depositary Interest for the 2024 financial year, reflecting solid profitability and shareholder returns.