Latest Materials News

Viridis Mining and Minerals has raised AU$11.5 million through a heavily oversubscribed placement, strengthening its balance sheet to advance the Colossus Rare Earth Project towards Final Investment Decision. The funding, backed by institutional and strategic Brazilian partners, positions Viridis with nearly AU$58.5 million in cash to accelerate development and regulatory approvals.

Zeotech Limited’s latest quarterly report highlights a robust Preliminary Feasibility Study for its AusPozz™ low-carbon cement project, alongside successful commercial concrete trials and promising methane reduction technology.

NGX Limited progresses its Malingunde graphite project with technical studies and stakeholder engagement, while uranium exploration permits advance in Namibia. The company stands to benefit from new US anti-dumping tariffs on Chinese graphite imports.

Green360 Technologies has made significant strides in low-carbon cement development through a joint venture with PERMAcast and reported strong financial growth at its Pittong kaolin operations. The company is progressing towards commercial-scale production of sustainable building materials while expanding into new markets.

Hudson Investment Group is actively exploring sale and joint venture options for key properties while managing a negative operating cash flow, supported by recent vendor finance receipt.

Firebird Metals is developing Lithium Manganese Rich cathode materials to target next-generation solid-state batteries, aiming to strengthen its position in the evolving EV and high-energy battery markets.

Acrux Limited reports promising revenue growth driven by new topical generic launches in the US and secures crucial RDTI funding, marking a strategic shift under new CEO John Warmbrunn.

Ionic Rare Earths’ Belfast plant is ramping up production of critical heavy rare earth oxides to meet soaring demand from Western markets following China’s export restrictions. This strategic move positions the company as a key supplier for defence, renewables, and advanced manufacturing sectors.

AusQuest Limited reports significant expansion of its copper-gold system at the Cangallo Project in Peru, alongside progress across multiple Australian base metal projects, supported by a solid cash position and strategic funding.

Auris Minerals reports steady progress in its Bryah Basin projects, maintaining a solid cash position while continuing due diligence on new opportunities.

Vitrafy Life Sciences reported robust progress in Q4 FY2025, advancing its cryopreservation technology and commercial partnerships while preparing for a pivotal product launch in FY2026.

Fin Resources Limited is set to commence a Fixed Loop Electromagnetic survey at its McKenzie Springs project in Western Australia, aiming to unlock new copper, nickel, and cobalt targets as commodity prices climb.