Latest Semiconductor Materials News

A handful of small caps ripped higher, but plenty still slipped even after good news. This week’s biggest moves came from a platform partnership win, a reinstated stock, and a cash settlement that removed a long-running dispute.

Alpha HPA Limited has raised A$225 million in a fully underwritten placement to fund the commercialisation of Stage 2 of its High Purity Alumina project, with strong backing from the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation. This capital injection positions the company to become the world’s largest single-site HPA manufacturer, supporting critical semiconductor supply chains.

Nanoveu Limited has successfully raised $7.38 million through a strategic placement, advancing its position in advanced semiconductor and material sciences. The capital injection supports ongoing development of its innovative AI-driven SoC solutions and antimicrobial technologies.

Adisyn Ltd has successfully demonstrated low-temperature deposition of an sp²-based carbon layer using Atomic Layer Deposition, a milestone independently verified and critical for semiconductor integration.

Golden Deeps Ltd has identified further high-grade copper mineralisation at its Graceland Critical Metals Prospect in Namibia, with new channel sampling revealing extensive mineralised zones. An upcoming Induced Polarisation survey aims to pinpoint drilling targets for critical metals including copper, silver, and germanium.

Archer Materials has partnered with Belgium’s IMEC to develop a scalable, cost-effective potassium ion biosensor using silicon semiconductor technology, aiming to accelerate commercial production by late 2025.

Adisyn Ltd has initiated a pivotal phase in its graphene interconnect technology development, commissioning a state-of-the-art Atomic Layer Deposition system and collaborating globally to tackle semiconductor bottlenecks.

Adisyn Ltd has commissioned a cutting-edge Atomic Layer Deposition system at its Israeli research hub, enhancing its graphene semiconductor development alongside a parallel unit at Tel Aviv University.

Battery Age Minerals has secured its first drilling permit for the Bleiberg Zinc-Germanium Project in Austria, setting the stage for exploration at one of Europe’s richest germanium sources amid tightening global supply.

BluGlass Limited has become an approved supplier to the Indian Ministry of Defence, landing its first $230,000 order for gallium nitride laser development from a leading Indian research lab.

Battery Age Minerals has initiated a comprehensive tailings sampling campaign at its Bleiberg-Hochobir project in Austria to assess germanium concentrations, aiming to secure a critical semiconductor material amid global supply constraints.

Battery Age Minerals has verified the presence of Germanium-76 in concentrate from Austria’s historic Bleiberg mine, positioning the project as a strategic supplier for semiconductor materials amid tightening global supply.