Latest Materials News

Aurora Labs has secured significant contracts in the Defence sector, advancing its micro gas turbine technology and expanding production capabilities following a successful capital raise.

First Graphene has secured key patents for its Kainos Technology in Australia and Korea, positioning itself at the forefront of producing graphite, graphene, and hydrogen from petroleum waste. This milestone aligns with growing global demand for critical minerals essential to the energy transition.

Australian Mines Limited is gearing up to expand its high-grade scandium resource at the Flemington Project with a new drilling program targeting both infill and lateral extensions.

Energy Transition Minerals Ltd has issued a prospectus offering up to 68.75 million free-attaching quoted options to placement participants as part of a $9.35 million capital raising. The options, exercisable at $0.12 and expiring in 18 months, aim to support expansion in Greenland and project development despite ongoing litigation risks.

SIV Capital Limited reported a negative operating cash flow for Q2 FY25 and remains suspended from ASX trading due to compliance issues, while actively exploring acquisition opportunities.

Sagalio Energy reported stable production of 510 tons of oil and sales revenue of nearly US$124,000 for the December 2024 quarter, navigating slight price volatility while expanding output modestly.

Perpetual Resources reports significant assay results confirming ultra-high grade spodumene at its Isabella Lithium Project and initiates metallurgical testing at the Raptor Rare Earth Project, backed by a strategic MOU with Minas Gerais government and a $1 million capital raise.

VDM Group Limited faces a complex ownership dispute over its Angolan projects, leading to halted exploration and a prolonged ASX trading suspension. Meanwhile, the company is actively pursuing new critical minerals opportunities in Australia to revive its operations.

K-TIG Limited is set to transform its business with a $7–10 million capital raise to acquire US-based Metal Powder Works, issuing performance-based vendor shares that an independent expert deems fair and reasonable.

Phoslock Environmental Technologies reported a widening cashflow deficit and disappointing sales in the December 2024 quarter, while legal challenges and share suspension continue to cloud its outlook.

Patagonia Lithium has withdrawn its previously announced 15-year, 10,000 tonnes per annum production target, clarifying it was aspirational and not compliant with ASX Listing Rules. This retraction raises questions about the project's near-term viability and investor confidence.

Arafura Rare Earths Limited has acknowledged a breach of ASX Listing Rule 15.7 following premature media disclosure of a $200 million investment commitment from the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation. The company outlines corrective steps to prevent future compliance lapses.