Latest Materials News

Estrella Resources has initiated Timor-Leste’s inaugural hard rock mineral extraction at its Ira Miri manganese project, advancing towards full-scale mining and simultaneously progressing a major limestone resource at Werumata.

Australian Strategic Materials reports a 70% surge in NdFeB alloy production, installs pilot heavy rare earth furnace, and progresses its acquisition by Energy Fuels with regulatory approvals underway.

Meteoric Resources has reported strong pilot plant performance and advanced feasibility work at its Caldeira rare earths project, alongside a $50 million non-binding financing letter from Export Finance Australia and robust Brazilian government backing.

AVADA Group reported a 14.9% rise in cash receipts for Q1 2026, underpinned by strong sales in Queensland and New South Wales, while completing a refinancing that improves liquidity and covenant headroom.

Powerhouse Ventures holds $6.14 million in liquid assets and advances new technology fund launch despite challenging market conditions.

Boss Energy has trimmed its FY26 uranium production guidance due to severe weather disruptions at its Honeymoon project, while advancing a new feasibility study targeting cost reductions with wide-spaced wellfields.

Battery Age Minerals delivered maiden drilling success at Austria’s Bleiberg project, expanded its Apex Germanium-Gallium footprint in Utah by 40%, and confirmed high-grade gold-silver mineralisation at Argentina’s El Aguila. The company also progressed germanium technology evaluations and appointed a new CEO.

Vection Technologies has reported its third straight quarter of positive operating cash flow, driven by a $30 million Defence order book and a surge in AI contracts worth $4 million across multiple sectors.

Infini Resources has kicked off its inaugural diamond drilling campaign at the Reynolds Lake and Reitenbach Lake uranium projects, targeting high-grade zones including the Titus Prospect. The program aims to unlock a large, underexplored uranium system on the Athabasca Basin's eastern margin.

QPM Energy has secured critical approvals and financing milestones for its 112MW Isaac Power Station, alongside a significant upgrade to its Moranbah Gas Project reserves, positioning it as a key energy supplier in Queensland.

West Cobar Metals reports promising heap leach testwork at Salazar with strong rare earth recoveries, a significant expansion of its Bulla Park copper-antimony tenure, and confirmed widespread gold mineralisation at Mystique.

CurveBeam AI reported stable device orders but faces regulatory delays for FDA and China clearances, while securing a A$4 million investment from WEGO Orthopaedics and advancing clinical collaborations with robotic surgery systems.