Latest Materials News

Chilwa Minerals has identified a substantial new heavy mineral sands target at Mpyupyu West in Southern Malawi, resuming drilling with two sonic rigs and preparing an updated resource estimate for its Mpyupyu deposits.

Tivan Limited has locked in a minimum $15 million funding package through a $10 million option underwriting agreement and a $5 million share placement with strategic investor ETFS Capital, supporting accelerated development across its Australian and Timor-Leste projects.

Western Ridge Resources has locked in Midnight Sun Drilling to kick off a 19-hole campaign at its Keystone Project in Nevada, marking the first drilling at the site in over eight decades. The program aims to test high-grade extensions and priority targets across an expanded landholding.

Dreadnought Resources has unveiled assay results confirming a new northern extension at Metzke’s Find within the Illaara Gold Project, with drilling revealing significant gold intercepts over a 150m strike. The company targets a Resource update in July 2026 alongside further drilling and studies to advance the project towards development.

Lode Resources has discovered a new silver-zinc replacement mineralisation system adjacent to its existing Montezuma silver-antimony resource in Tasmania, opening a fresh exploration front with potential to significantly expand its 8.2Moz AgEq resource base.

Savannah Goldfields is edging closer to resuming mining at its Agate Creek project, awaiting a key environmental approval expected by mid-July. Early site works are underway, while gold production continues from alternative sources at the Georgetown plant.

Dotz Nano has pushed out the maturity dates on its convertible notes to March 2027, securing continued backing from Mercer Street Capital. The move introduces new conversion limits and an option for cash settlements, signalling confidence in Dotz’s carbon capture ambitions.

Scalare Partners has acquired Fishburners, Australia’s largest startup community, to deepen its founder network and expand integrated support services across the country.

Pure Resources has appointed retired US Navy Vice Admiral Jeff Trussler to its advisory board, aiming to fast-track US government funding and integration of its advanced materials into defence supply chains.

Avira Resources has kicked off a 4,500-metre reverse circulation drilling program at its Mt Cattlin Gold Project in Western Australia, aiming to expand known high-grade zones and test new prospects ahead of a maiden resource estimate.

Zeotech Limited's methane control technology has delivered a 92% reduction in methane emissions during initial field trials at a Queensland landfill, signalling promising real-world performance for its zeoteCH4® biofilter solution.

EV Resources has locked in agreements covering more than 50% of its Tecomatlán Processing Plant's feedstock capacity through four non-binding MOUs, advancing its path to near-term antimony production amid global supply tightness.