Latest Materials News

Pilbara Minerals delivers record production and sales at Pilgangoora but faces statutory net losses due to joint venture investments and expansion costs. The company remains optimistic about long-term lithium market prospects.

Firebird Metals has inked a non-binding MoU with global mining giant Eramet to supply manganese ore for its upcoming battery-grade manganese plant in China, marking a pivotal step toward production. The agreement aims to evolve into a long-term supply contract by 2026, underpinning Firebird’s growth in the EV battery materials market.

JB Hi-Fi Limited reported a robust half-year performance for the period ending December 31, 2024, with revenue up 9.9% and net profit rising 8.1%, underpinned by strong segment contributions and a strategic acquisition. The company declared a healthy interim dividend of 170 cents per share, signalling confidence in its financial position.

Ansell Limited delivered a robust FY25 half-year performance, marked by double-digit sales and earnings growth, successful KBU acquisition integration, and an upward revision of adjusted EPS guidance.

Ansell Limited reports robust FY25 half-year results, driven by strong organic sales and EBIT growth, while accelerating its KBU integration and productivity initiatives.

Ansell Limited has delivered a robust first half for FY25, reporting a near 30% increase in revenue and a remarkable 183.5% jump in net profit, driven by strong segment growth and strategic acquisition integration.

Cleo Diagnostics has responded to an ASX price query following a notable rise in its share price and trading volume, underscoring its patented ovarian cancer detection technology and ongoing U.S. clinical trials.

E79 Gold Mines responds to ASX inquiries about recent price and volume spikes, linking market activity to a neighbour's gold find near its Laverton South Project.

Cannindah Resources Limited has responded to an ASX price query, confirming no undisclosed information explains recent stock price movements and affirming compliance with continuous disclosure rules.

Kalgoorlie Gold Mining has announced a significant new gold discovery named 'Lighthorse' at its Pinjin project, revealing thick, high-grade intercepts that promise to reshape its growth trajectory in the Eastern Goldfields. A follow-up drilling campaign is set for March 2025 to further delineate this expansive mineralised system.

Opyl Limited has entered a strategic partnership with Avion, integrating its AI-powered TrialKey platform to enhance clinical trial design and execution across the APAC region.

Hartshead Resources has submitted a development programme and budget to the P2607 Joint Venture, proposing a new gas export route through CalEnergy’s Saturn Banks pipeline, promising reduced capital expenditure and accelerated production timelines.