Latest Materials News

Li-S Energy has successfully produced Australia’s first lithium metal foils ahead of schedule at its Geelong facility, marking a major step in domestic battery manufacturing and supply chain sovereignty.

Argosy Minerals has completed a $2 million capital raising led by Evolution Capital, following an ASX inquiry into recent trading activity. The company affirmed the materiality of the placement and its compliance with continuous disclosure rules.

Aerometrex has landed a significant $1.08 million contract to provide LiDAR and aerial imagery services for Shell’s QGC assets in Queensland, marking a key milestone in its multinational client engagements.

Renascor Resources has secured an option agreement for land near its Siviour graphite deposit, finalising a critical step in supporting its upstream mining and processing operations. This move advances the company’s Battery Anode Material project readiness with accommodation planned for construction and operational staff.

Whitefield Income Limited reported a steady net tangible asset backing of $1.26 per share for June 2025, alongside a robust fully franked dividend yield of 7.4%, maintaining its appeal to income-focused investors.

Moab Minerals has raised $141,000 through a share placement and secured a $500,000 loan from European Lithium to fund exploration and working capital, underscoring strong shareholder support.

Chariot Corporation Ltd has had its trading suspension lifted following an announcement about a proposed acquisition, signaling renewed market interest.

Australian Rare Earths Limited (ASX, AR3) has acquired exploration license EL6895, adding 972 km² to its Overland Uranium Project and uncovering significant near-surface uranium potential from historic data. Drilling is set to resume in July 2025 to test this promising new target alongside existing deeper uranium prospects.

Osmond Resources has significantly expanded its Orion EU Critical Minerals Project by 160%, with promising assay results and a planned drilling program to confirm mineral continuity. The company is positioning itself to benefit from strong EU demand for rare earths, titanium, and silicon metals.

Kinterra Infrastructure has increased its takeover offer for New World Resources shares to A$0.063, with a potential rise to A$0.064 if it secures over 30% ownership. This move intensifies the takeover battle against rival CAML, promising quicker payments and stronger funding assurances.

Archer Materials has successfully demonstrated its tunnel magnetoresistance (TMR) sensors operating at cryogenic temperatures, marking a key advance for quantum computing and advanced sensing applications.

Kinterra Capital GP Corp. II has increased its takeover offer for New World Resources Limited to A$0.062 per share, presenting shareholders with a superior all-cash proposal compared to rival Central Asia Metals Plc. The offer, backed by Kinterra’s 19.3% stake, aims for full ownership and potential delisting of NWR.