Latest Materials News

Sunshine Metals has expanded its drilling program at the Liontown deposit following exceptional near-surface gold and silver results, highlighting silver’s rising role alongside gold in the project’s value proposition.

BluGlass and North Carolina State University have secured a third-year contract extension worth A$1.05 million from the U.S. Department of War’s CLAWS Hub, reinforcing their role in advanced gallium nitride laser development for defence and quantum technologies.

Coda Minerals has resumed its extensive diamond drilling program at the Elizabeth Creek Copper-Silver Project, progressing towards a pivotal Pre-Feasibility Study with strong commodity price tailwinds. Approximately 70% of drilling is complete, setting the stage for updated resource estimates and enhanced project economics.

Elixir Energy has begun mobilising a drilling rig for the Lorelle-3 appraisal well in Queensland’s Taroom Trough, aiming to unlock commercial gas flows by mid-2026.

Capstone Copper Corp. has been hit by a strike at its Mantoverde mine in Chile, with Union #2 representing 22% of the workforce initiating industrial action that could reduce production by up to 30%. The company is committed to resolving the dispute through dialogue while maintaining safe operations.

Aristocrat Leisure and Light & Wonder have resolved their high-profile intellectual property litigation with a $190 million settlement and the withdrawal of disputed games from the market.

Aristocrat Leisure and Light & Wonder have resolved a high-profile intellectual property dispute with a $190 million settlement and the withdrawal of contested games worldwide.

Energy Transition Minerals (ETM) has appointed Ballard Partners as strategic advisors in the US, reinforcing its plan to list on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange and deepen its engagement with American stakeholders.

Sprintex Limited has raised A$3.625 million through option exercises and a share placement, strengthening its balance sheet and accelerating growth following a landmark €15.6 million contract with Mest Water.

Iltani Resources reports exceptional silver-indium assay results from its Orient Project’s Link Zone in Queensland, confirming potential to connect key mineral resources. Backed by a fresh $8 million investment, the company plans an aggressive drilling program to expand and upgrade its resource base in 2026.

WestStar Industrial's subsidiary SIMPEC has landed a significant $11 million contract to deliver structural and mechanical works at Tianqi Lithium's Kwinana plant, reinforcing its role in Australia's energy transition.

WA1 Resources has reported exceptional high-grade niobium drill results from its Luni Niobium Project, extending mineralisation and setting the stage for an updated resource estimate in 2026.