Latest Materials News

Lotus Resources has disclosed operational challenges at its Kayelekera uranium mine, revising production figures downward and delaying steady-state output to the third quarter of 2026.

Corazon Mining has requested a voluntary suspension of its ASX-listed shares pending an announcement on drilling results and a potential acquisition, with trading halted from 12 to 15 May 2026.

Sunstone Metals has withdrawn its production targets and financial forecasts for the Bramaderos Gold-Copper Project, citing an overreliance on Inferred resources without a reasonable basis. The company plans infill drilling to upgrade resources and expects an updated Mineral Resource estimate later in 2026.

Aeris Resources has confirmed a significant new mineralised trend at its Avoca Tank deposit and thicker copper intersections at Budgerygar, setting the stage for resource upgrades and potential mine plan enhancements at its Tritton Operation.

Manuka Resources completes early-stage Mt Boppy drilling with low-grade gold results but gains key structural insights, while launching resource definition drilling at Pipeline Ridge targeting a maiden gold resource.

Gorilla Gold Mines has unveiled a fourth new shallow gold discovery at its Comet Vale project, reinforcing the North Kalgoorlie Hub’s growing 1.2 million ounce resource. The Diddy Kong prospect shows promising shallow mineralisation open in multiple directions, driving an aggressive follow-up drilling campaign.

Ionic Rare Earths’ subsidiary Ionic Technologies has led a pioneering UK project demonstrating a fully circular supply chain for electric vehicle magnets using 100% recycled rare earth oxides, achieving performance parity with primary materials and advancing UK critical minerals goals.

Estrella Resources has completed a Category B market appraisal at its Ira Miri manganese project, confirming a 27,371 tonne stockpile including nearly 5,000 tonnes of high-grade manganese. Exploration upside remains significant with open mineralisation and upcoming geophysical surveys.

Manuka Resources updates its Mt Boppy exploration with low-grade gold findings and structural insights, while resource drilling at Pipeline Ridge progresses, supporting a near-term production restart.

Atlantic Lithium has consented to Elevra's transfer of its 22.5% interest in the Ewoyaa Lithium Project to Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt, enabling Huayou to assume sole funding responsibilities and potentially accelerating project development.

88 Energy has locked in a fully earned 20% stake in Namibia's PEL 93, eliminating $15 million in future funding obligations and sharpening its exploration focus with new technical data and regional activity.

Temas Resources’ 2026 re-assays of 2022 drill samples at La Blache reveal material uplifts in vanadium, gallium, scandium, and chromium grades, strengthening the case for its proprietary Regenerative Chloride Leach technology.