Latest Materials News

hipages Group (ASX:HPG) has kicked off an on-market buy-back of up to 10% of its shares, signalling confidence in its undervalued stock amid strong cash flow and growth.

Li-S Energy secured $1.9 million from ARENA to fund a feasibility study scaling production to 1 GWh, expanded its Battery Testing Centre, and delivered its first drone battery pack under a government program, while progressing key transport certifications.

Recharge Metals has completed the acquisition of the Sunset Well Gold Project near Leonora, WA, backed by a $6 million capital raise. The project hosts a 94,500-ounce inferred gold resource with significant exploration upside.

Gold Hydrogen is poised to begin flow testing at its Ramsay Project, targeting separate Natural Hydrogen and Helium zones, while advancing green methanol and helium commercialisation studies amid robust market demand.

Osmond Resources is progressing its Orión EU Critical Minerals Project with promising drilling results, positive mineral processing testwork, and a new partnership targeting rare earth carbonate production in Spain.

Alara Resources maintained steady copper-gold production at its Al Wash-hi Majaza Mine despite regional geopolitical shipping disruptions, while advancing exploration and managing ongoing legal proceedings in Oman.

Livium Ltd boosted battery recycling revenue and secured a new centralised hub to expand capacity, while advancing rare earth and solar panel recycling technologies. Strategic funding for its lithium cathode plant remains under review.

Appen Limited’s Q1 FY26 revenue rose 9% year-on-year to $54.8 million, driven by an 88% surge in its China business. Despite a 37% drop in the Global segment due to seasonality, the company reaffirmed full-year guidance and highlighted expanding AI operational efficiencies.

Valiant Gold Limited (ASX: VAL) has successfully listed on the ASX, raising $75 million before costs, and is progressing its Comet and Reedy gold projects with key operational milestones underway.

Buxton Resources has secured all key approvals to start drilling at its Madman Project and agreed to sell its 49% interest in the Copper Wolf JV to IGO for about A$6.15 million, shifting its focus to Australian exploration.

49 Metals Limited (ASX:49M) raised $10 million in its IPO and began reverse circulation drilling at its Nevada Gold Mountain project, marking its debut quarter as a listed entity.

American West Metals reported a 20% increase in contained copper at its Storm Copper Project and intersected promising skarn mineralisation in initial West Desert drilling, highlighting significant exploration upside across its North American base metals portfolio.