Latest Materials News

Bayan Mining has kicked off its first-ever drilling campaign at the Desert Star Rare Earth Project in California, aiming to test promising high-grade surface mineralisation and geophysical targets near the Mountain Pass mine.

Chalice Mining has outlined a compelling 2.5km copper-molybdenum-silver soil anomaly near Goomalling, WA, featuring rock chips with over 15% total rare earth oxides and strategic magnet rare earths. An initial drilling program is imminent.

Blue Star Helium has secured a three-month helium offtake agreement with a major US industrial gases player, establishing a cash flow foundation as it advances longer-term contracts and CO2 commercialisation.

Noodlecake Studios, via Streamplay Studio, has secured a global multi-platform publishing deal for the anime-inspired action title 'Tiebreakers', targeting mobile, PC, and console release in late 2027. Early reveal content attracted over 175,000 views within 24 hours, underscoring strong initial interest.

Evion Group’s Panthera Graphite Technologies joint venture posted a US$530,000 EBITDA in its first full year of commercial production, operating at just 20-25% capacity and setting the stage for substantial earnings growth.

Black Bear Minerals has hit remarkable high-grade silver assays up to 1,169g/t at its Shafter Project in Texas, extending mineralisation beyond the existing 17.5Moz silver-only resource and revealing significant lead, zinc, and gold credits.

DPM Metals has revealed a major new gold-copper porphyry discovery at its Brevene South Porphyry target adjacent to the Chelopech mine, with drill results showing broad intervals of high-grade mineralization and plans for an intensive follow-up drilling campaign.

Lithium Universe (ASX: LU7) has launched a detailed development program to commercialise a novel hydrometallurgical process for extracting gold and copper from electronic waste, aiming to disrupt traditional smelting with a more sustainable, low-energy method.

Strata Minerals has delivered a standout 94% hit rate in its Phase 2 drilling at the Zelica Gold Project, confirming extensive high-grade gold mineralisation and securing a development partnership to fast-track production.

High-Tech Metals has reported exceptional metallurgical test results from its Wagtail Gold Deposit at Mt Fisher, confirming high gold recoveries and processing flexibility that could lower costs and boost throughput.

Caspin Resources has identified a significant new tin mineralised zone, the Errol’s Fault Zone, outside the existing resource at its Kelpie Deposit. Early drilling shows promising grades and thickness, with follow-up work underway to define extensions.

EQ Resources has secured board approval for a A$39 million expansion at its Mt Carbine tungsten mine, aiming to double crushing capacity and boost annual production by 500 tonnes amid strong tungsten prices.