Latest Materials News

Centaurus Metals’ Jaguar Nickel Sulphide Project has been selected to join Brazil’s Climate and Ecological Transformation Investment Platform, opening access to a substantial capital pool aimed at supporting sustainable development and decarbonisation.

Lucapa Diamond Company is grappling with a blockade at its Lulo Alluvial Diamond Mine in Angola, disrupting mining operations and risking first-quarter production. Ongoing talks aim to resolve the standoff amid community demands deemed unreasonable by the company.

Alpha HPA Limited has announced key leadership changes, appointing Rob Williamson as Managing Director and repositioning Rimas Kairaitis as Executive Director and Chief Commercial Officer to support its next growth phase.

Taiton Resources has reported exceptional Phase 2 sampling results from its Kingsgate Project in New South Wales, with quartz purity reaching up to 99.97% SiO2 and minimal impurities. The company is now advancing metallurgical studies and exploring pathways to monetise this high-grade quartz resource.

PARKD Ltd has secured a 7-day extension to its exclusive licence agreement with Fielders Steel Roofing, following successful proof-of-concept projects for its Metal Deck Support System. The extension aims to finalise terms for a longer-term commercial partnership.

Dateline Resources has released a promising scoping study for its Colosseum Gold Project in California, projecting robust gold production and revenue. The company is now progressing to a bankable feasibility study while exploring innovative uses for mining waste in the concrete industry.

Vertex Minerals has begun commissioning a cutting-edge laser ore sorter at its Hill End gravity gold plant, aiming to enhance ore grade and reduce operational costs significantly.

New Murchison Gold Limited (ASX:NMG) reveals a robust Feasibility Study for its Crown Prince Gold Deposit, projecting $226 million pre-tax cash flow over 30 months with a low $5.4 million capital outlay. Mining is slated to start mid-2025, positioning NMG on the cusp of production.

Nova Minerals' 2024 exploration at the RPM Regional area reveals high-grade gold samples, including a standout 52.3 g/t Au, highlighting significant resource potential at the Estelle Project in Alaska.

Argo Investments reported a 3.2% decline in half-year profit to $121.2 million but announced a higher fully franked interim dividend of 17.0 cents per share, reflecting confidence in its long-term strategy.

Astral Resources NL has initiated an off-market takeover offer for Maximus Resources Limited, proposing one Astral share for every two Maximus shares. The Maximus Board unanimously recommends acceptance, highlighting a significant premium and strategic consolidation benefits.

NGX Limited has developed an innovative process that converts previously discarded graphite fines into high-value spherical graphite, significantly enhancing production yields and the economic potential of its Malingunde Graphite Project.