Latest Semiconductors News

The U.S. District Court has upheld the federal permit for Ioneer’s Rhyolite Ridge project, removing key legal obstacles and enabling the company to advance construction of its critical minerals mine in Nevada.

Metallium Limited’s US subsidiary has inked a decade-long off-take agreement with Indium Corporation, setting a firm commercial foundation for supplying critical metals like gallium and germanium recovered through innovative recycling technology.

Critical Resources Limited has commenced ground exploration at its Lammerlaw and Croesus projects in New Zealand, targeting exceptional historical tungsten grades and gold-antimony mineralisation amid rising global demand for critical minerals.

Battery Age Minerals has expanded its Apex Germanium-Gallium Project in Utah by 40%, staking 51 new mining claims adjacent to the historic Apex Mine. This move strengthens its foothold in a vital US critical minerals hub amid growing demand for semiconductor and defence supply chains.

Pioneer Minerals has reported outstanding gallium assay results at its Springfield Prospect in Idaho, revealing a new critical mineral dimension alongside tungsten and precious metals. This discovery positions the North Pine Project as a strategically significant multi-commodity critical minerals hub aligned with US supply chain priorities.

Impact Minerals has raised A$2 million through a strategic placement to advance its High Purity Alumina project and explore new industrial minerals opportunities in Western Australia.

West Cobar Metals reports promising metallurgical testwork supporting a low-cost heap leach processing pathway at its Salazar Critical Minerals Project, highlighting strong recoveries of high-value rare earths including dysprosium and terbium.

BrainChip Holdings has inked a global licensing agreement with Korea’s EDGEAI, granting access to its Akida 2 neuromorphic AI technology for EDGEAI’s upcoming semiconductor products. The deal includes milestone payments and royalties, marking a significant step in BrainChip’s global expansion and the growing edge AI market.

Weebit Nano has successfully raised A$87 million through institutional and Israeli placements, positioning itself to fast-track its advanced ReRAM technology development. The capital raise includes a forthcoming share purchase plan for retail investors.

ABx Group’s ALCORE subsidiary has reached a key environmental milestone for its hydrogen fluoride pilot plant in Tasmania, progressing construction and expanding its engineering team ahead of commissioning in late 2026.

Weebit Nano has launched a significant A$80 million institutional placement, alongside additional funding initiatives, to accelerate its ReRAM technology leadership and broaden AI-related offerings.

Sims Lifecycle Services (SLS) has emerged as a powerhouse within Sims Group, driving nearly 40% of group earnings through strategic hyperscaler partnerships and capitalising on structural shifts in the memory market.