Latest Materials News

1414 Degrees has completed key milestones on its SiBox technology, advanced SiBrick storage media towards mass production, and acquired an exclusive licence for innovative silicon nanoparticle tech, backed by a $1.214 million capital raise.

L1 Group has appointed Julian Russell as its new CEO and Managing Director, marking a strategic leadership transition aimed at capitalising on growth opportunities. Russell’s proven track record in financial services turnaround sets the stage for renewed momentum.

Power Minerals Limited has advanced its critical minerals portfolio with the acquisition of the Gamma Heavy Rare Earths and Uranium Project in California and completed the Santa Anna Niobium-REE-Gallium Project acquisition in Brazil, supported by a combined $6.7 million capital raise.

Archer Materials has successfully demonstrated that its blood potassium Biochip can be fabricated on a silicon platform, matching clinical accuracy standards and accelerating its path to commercialisation.

Australian Rare Earths Limited (ASX, AR3) reported strong progress in its Koppamurra Rare Earths Project with high recovery rates and production milestones, while also expanding and resuming drilling at its Overland Uranium Project. The company bolstered its financial position through government grants and option exercises.

Terra Metals has reported multiple new zones of massive and semi-massive sulfide mineralisation at its Southwest Prospect within the Dante Project, signalling a potentially large-scale, multi-metal magmatic system. Assay results are pending as drilling and geophysical surveys continue.

Metals X reported a 16.6% decline in tin production at its Renison operation for Q3 2025 due to equipment and processing challenges, while cash reserves rose to $279.5 million. The company continues advancing its Rentails project and maintains strategic investments.

Lindian Resources secures official government confirmation that its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project is exempt from Malawi’s new raw mineral export ban, ensuring uninterrupted progress toward production.

Fitzroy River Corporation reported steady royalty income for the June quarter and highlighted significant progress on several royalty projects, including government approvals for Buru Energy’s Rafael Gas Project and a major equity raise for Endura Mining’s Snowy River Gold development.

Woolworths Group reported a 2.7% increase in first quarter sales to $18.5 billion, driven by robust growth in eCommerce and improved customer satisfaction metrics. The retailer remains cautiously optimistic as it prepares for the key festive trading period.

Iondrive Limited has advanced its battery recycling ambitions by securing key partnerships in the US and Australia, commencing pilot plant construction, and gaining substantial government funding support.

Hawsons Iron Limited has reported positive Phase 1 results from a CSIRO study revealing the mineral composition of its iron tailings, highlighting potential for hematite recovery as a valuable byproduct.