Latest Materials News

Stavely Minerals reports promising new gold anomalies at its Fairview South prospect in western Victoria, setting the stage for imminent drilling to test extensions of high-grade mineralisation.

Green Critical Minerals has signed a landmark MoU with South Korea’s Komex Carbon Corporation to co-develop and commercialize Very High Density (VHD) carbon products, marking GCM’s first international commercial agreement and a key step toward revenue generation in 2026.

Prairie Lithium has begun construction on its Pad #1 lithium extraction facility in Saskatchewan, aiming to deploy the continent’s largest Direct Lithium Extraction system. With foundation work set to finish by January 2026, the company is advancing toward commercial production amid growing global demand.

Far East Gold has secured a pivotal PIPPIB approval for 9,000 hectares of its Idenburg Gold Project in Papua, Indonesia, clearing a major regulatory hurdle and accelerating its path toward mine development.

Metal Powder Works has secured a follow-on contract with Westinghouse Electric Company to refine metal powders for nuclear additive manufacturing, reinforcing its foothold in a rapidly growing sector.

Austin Engineering has lowered its FY26 revenue and EBIT forecasts due to challenges in key contracts and operational inefficiencies, while outlining strategic measures to restore profitability.

BlueScope has appointed Tania Archibald as its new Managing Director and CEO, succeeding Mark Vassella who retires after eight years. Archibald’s extensive internal experience positions her to lead the company’s next strategic phase.

Odyssey Gold reports impressive drilling results at its Tuckanarra Project in Western Australia, confirming strong gold mineralisation and advancing resource upgrades. The latest intersections bolster confidence ahead of a new Mineral Resource Estimate and Scoping Study.

Antares Metals is set to begin a 1,000m drilling campaign at its Queens Gift uranium project, aiming to expand mineralisation and upgrade its resource classification to JORC 2012 standards.

Solara Minerals has secured a Heritage Agreement with Traditional Owners, enabling early-stage exploration and drilling across multiple Western Australian project areas, including the promising Degrussa West site.

Jindalee Lithium has initiated a significant core drilling program at its McDermitt Lithium Project in the US, aiming to enhance lithium recovery and explore valuable magnesium by-products. Results are anticipated in early 2026, marking a pivotal step in advancing this major lithium resource.

Bayan Mining has secured US Bureau of Land Management approval for its Desert Star Project in California, paving the way for field activities and a planned drilling program in 2026. The project’s proximity to major rare earth and gold mines underscores its strategic potential.