Latest Materials News

Power Minerals has completed a 2,272-metre drilling program at its Santa Anna niobium-REE-gallium project in Brazil, advancing its due diligence ahead of a potential acquisition. Results expected in July could pave the way for a maiden resource estimate.

Brightstar Resources has announced maiden Ore Reserves for its Second Fortune and Fish underground mines, underpinning FY26 production under a key Ore Purchase Agreement with Genesis Minerals. The company also signals significant exploration upside and an imminent Definitive Feasibility Study that could expand its footprint in the WA Goldfields.

New Frontier Minerals has finalized key drill targets for Heavy Rare Earth Elements, Niobium, and Uranium at its Harts Range Project, supported by a $59,000 Northern Territory government grant and progressing towards a maiden drilling campaign.

Audinate Group Limited has acquired Iris, a US-based SaaS platform for remote AV device control, in a deal valued up to US$28 million. This move strengthens Audinate’s video and control capabilities within its Dante ecosystem.

Audinate Group Limited is set to acquire US-based Iris Studio Inc for up to US$28 million, enhancing its cloud-based video production and remote camera control capabilities. This strategic move aims to integrate Iris’s AI-powered platform with Audinate’s Dante ecosystem, targeting growth in video and AV control sectors.

Noumi Limited has received Victorian Supreme Court approval for its $43 million class action settlement, closing a significant chapter tied to past financial restatements. The company’s insurer will cover its $11.56 million contribution, while legal costs will impact FY25 results.

Inventis Limited has requested a voluntary suspension of its shares on the ASX to finalize an important announcement following regulatory queries. The suspension will last until the announcement is released or trading resumes on 27 June 2025.

Element 25 Limited advances its global manganese strategy with a $50 million loan for its Butcherbird Mine expansion and a $166 million US Department of Energy grant for a Louisiana battery-grade manganese refinery.

Tasmea Limited forecasts a robust 34% increase in net profit after tax for FY26, driven by a record order book and strategic acquisitions, while reaffirming its FY25 earnings guidance.

Lightning Minerals Ltd has requested a voluntary suspension of its shares on the ASX as it prepares to announce a significant acquisition and capital raising. The suspension is set to last until the announcement or the resumption of trading on 27 June 2025.

ACDC Metals has lodged a retention licence application for its Goschen Central project in Victoria, marking a pivotal step in developing a critical minerals supply hub with strong economic prospects.

The Star Entertainment Group is asking shareholders to approve a $400 million strategic investment package critical to its survival, involving convertible notes from Bally's and its largest shareholder. This move aims to secure the company’s future amid ongoing legal challenges and financial strain.