Latest Materials News

Tolu Minerals has reignited underground mining at its Tolukuma Gold Mine with exceptional early sampling grades and unveiled a major new high-grade discovery at Fundoot, launching a massive 75,000-metre drilling campaign to expand resources and explore district-scale potential.

1414 Degrees has initiated the scale-up of its SiNTL silicon anode production, moving beyond lab-scale to manufacturer-relevant volumes. This step unlocks formal third-party evaluations and OEM engagement, with full-stack battery development targeting drones, UAVs, and satellites underway.

Advanced Energy Minerals (ASX:AEM) is ramping up its Cap-Chat high purity alumina production, targeting 3,000 tpa by mid-2026 and planning to double capacity to 6,000 tpa by 2029 amid a forecast supply deficit and surging demand.

EcoGraf confirms its patented HFfree process offers competitive costs for producing high-purity spherical graphite, targeting non-Chinese battery supply chains with plans for facilities in the US, Europe, and Asia.

Savannah Goldfields updates the Electric Light Mineral Resource at Georgetown, reporting 46,000 oz gold at 3.9 g/t including an Indicated category for the first time, underpinning future mining plans.

Judo Bank has successfully upsized a capital-relief securitisation to $750 million, strengthening its CET1 ratio and enhancing return on equity for FY27.

Argosy Minerals has achieved 99% lithium chloride purity and 94.4% lithium recovery in pilot plant test works for its 12,000tpa Rincon Lithium Project, underpinning its move toward industrial-scale production and advancing its Definitive Feasibility Study.

TruScreen Group reported a 42% increase in FY2026 sales driven by new market entries including India and Indonesia, alongside launching a large-scale cervical cancer screening program in Vietnam and submitting major UNITAID proposals.

TradeWindow reported a 20% rise in FY26 revenue to NZ$9.6 million with annual recurring revenue surpassing NZ$10 million. The company narrowed its EBITDA loss and is targeting breakeven in FY27 while advancing its AI-driven FreightAI platform.

Global Lithium Resources has completed a strategic placement raising A$7.32 million from Lopal, cementing a key partnership and advancing its Manna Lithium Project toward a final investment decision.

Racura Oncology has locked in an underwriting agreement covering nearly 1.84 million expiring options, ensuring up to $2.3 million in fresh capital to back its cancer drug development programs.

Hawk Resources has dispatched materials for a $1.97 million non-renounceable entitlement offer priced at 3 cents per share, offering shareholders free options and a chance to apply for shortfall shares.