Latest Materials News

Latrobe Magnesium secures EPA Victoria approval to begin commissioning and operations at its Hazelwood North Demonstration Plant, moving closer to commercial magnesium oxide production.

Diatreme Resources has outlined two substantial exploration targets near its Northern Silica Project, potentially adding up to 275 million tonnes of high-purity silica sand adjacent to the world-class Cape Flattery mine.

Lode Resources has reported a second batch of high-grade drill results from its Montezuma Antimony & Silver Project in Tasmania, revealing significant polymetallic mineralisation and promising bulk tonnage potential.

Resolution Minerals has explained its decision to disclose an unsolicited $225 million offer from Snow Lake Resources for its Horse Heaven Project, despite the offer being non-binding and Snow Lake’s market cap being significantly lower. The company also detailed its recent advisor change amid NASDAQ listing plans.

EcoGraf Limited has been granted its first Australian patent for its innovative HFfree® purification technology, reinforcing its position in the battery anode materials market. This milestone follows a recent breakthrough that cut purification costs by 25%, boosting the commercial potential of its purification facilities.

Charter Hall Retail REIT reported solid FY25 results, highlighted by a full acquisition of Hotel Property Investments Ltd and strong operational metrics, setting the stage for continued earnings growth in FY26.

Black Canyon Limited has launched Phase 3 drilling at its Wandanya Project, aiming to extend and infill a significant high-grade manganese and iron mineralisation zone over a 3km strike in Western Australia’s Oakover Basin.

Lindian Resources has secured approval to expand its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project mining licence from 900 to 2,500 hectares, enabling a significant scale-up in production capacity. The company retracts its previous high-end Stage 2 production targets and will commission a new feasibility study to define the next phase.

Hammer Metals has launched a targeted drilling campaign at its Bronzewing South project in Western Australia, aiming to unlock high-grade gold mineralisation adjacent to a major historic mine. The program focuses on previously underexplored zones with promising historical intercepts, potentially setting the stage for significant resource growth.

Amcor plc reported a 10% increase in net sales for fiscal 2025 following its merger with Berry Global Group, Inc., yet net income fell 30% amid significant integration expenses and higher debt costs. The company aims to unlock $530 million in synergies by 2028 while navigating global economic and operational risks.

Metallium Ltd has made significant strides in developing its first U.S. Flash Joule Heating metal recovery facility in Texas, with major equipment orders, site upgrades, and feedstock procurement advancing commissioning plans.

BlueScope Steel’s FY2025 results reveal a dip in revenue and earnings amid challenging market conditions, yet the company maintains robust cash flow and advances its sustainability agenda.