Latest Materials News

The Arkansas Oil & Gas Commission has approved a 2.5% lithium royalty for brine projects, providing Pantera Lithium with regulatory clarity and a competitive fiscal framework that enhances its Smackover Project’s commercial prospects.

Lord Resources Limited has announced a pro-rata non-renounceable entitlement issue to raise approximately $1.39 million, primarily to fund exploration at its Ilgarari Copper Project. The offer presents both opportunity and risk for shareholders amid ongoing funding needs and exploration uncertainties.

Baumart Holdings has completed a modest capital raise through a rights issue, securing $182,303 before costs, with plans to issue additional shortfall shares to bolster its funding position.

Pacific Edge Limited reported a resilient FY25 performance despite losing Medicare coverage for its Cxbladder tests in the US, announcing a $20 million equity raise to support commercialization and growth.

InVert Graphite has successfully completed a $3.5 million public share offer, meeting a key condition for its ASX reinstatement and advancing its strategic acquisitions.

Locate Technologies has secured $1.45 million through a share placement and established a $2 million At-the-Market facility to boost financial flexibility, while unveiling a strategic plan to hold Bitcoin as part of its treasury management.

Eden Innovations Ltd reports a striking 86% year-on-year sales increase for its EdenCrete® Pz7 concrete admixture, driven by expanding installations in the US, Ecuador, Mexico, and Canada. The company’s innovative product is gaining traction for its cost-saving and environmental benefits in the construction sector.

Cobalt Blue Holdings has secured a pivotal three-year contract with Glencore to supply up to 50% of feedstock for its upcoming Kwinana Cobalt Refinery, marking a major step in advancing Australia's critical minerals ambitions.

TruScreen Group Limited has announced a capital raising initiative involving Placement and Share Purchase Plan (SPP) Options, aiming to secure approximately NZ$3 million to fund strategic growth and working capital needs. The offer, subject to shareholder approval, includes up to 80.9 million Placement Options and 55.5 million SPP Options exercisable at A$0.02.

QEM Limited has raised A$2.05 million through a strongly supported placement to accelerate its Julia Creek Vanadium and Energy Project, coinciding with the retirement of founding CEO Gavin Loyden and the appointment of Robert Cooper as his successor.

Red Sky Energy has partnered with Condor Energy and associates to fund the drilling of the KN2 well at Killanoola, targeting a promising new reservoir zone identified by advanced seismic data. This move aims to boost production and accelerate cash flow from the South Australian oil project.

European Lithium Ltd and Critical Metals Corp have updated the Tanbreez Rare Earth Project scoping study, incorporating feldspar and arfvedsonite alongside eudialyte, underpinning a robust $2.4–3.0 billion NPV and a 162% IRR over a 19-year mine life.