Latest Semiconductors News

West Cobar Metals (ASX: WC1) has identified promising high-grade scandium drill targets at its Salazar project, alongside metallurgical testwork indicating potential for lower-cost scandium production via atmospheric leaching and bioleaching.

Southern Cross Gold's latest drilling at Sunday Creek reveals strong antimony dominance alongside gold, with standout intercepts reinforcing the project's critical mineral potential.

ABx Group has released an economic assessment showing its ALCORE process can produce hydrogen fluoride at significantly lower costs than traditional fluorspar methods, potentially reshaping Australia's fluorine chemical supply chain.

West Cobar Metals (ASX: WC1) has expanded the exploration potential of its Baxter Fluorspar Project after satellite spectral analysis revealed extensive alteration beyond historical mines, identifying new fluorite targets along a 3 km corridor. The acquisition, subject to due diligence, offers exposure to a critical US mineral supply chain.

Sparc Technologies has unveiled SparcESTM, a graphene additive range designed for electrostatic and conductive coatings, aiming to disrupt a $1.65 billion market driven by data centres, semiconductors, and EV battery manufacturing.

Global X Management (AUS) Limited has announced estimated distributions for over 30 ETFs for the period ending 30 June 2026, all eligible for reinvestment via its Distribution Reinvestment Plan (DRP). The announcement outlines key dates for investors to act on their DRP elections and highlights the wide range of income levels across its funds.

Evion Group launches a systematic exploration campaign at its Carp Fluorspar Project in Nevada, targeting critical mineral supply amid US import reliance.

Nanoveu’s EMASS has demonstrated the first-ever fusion of real-time keyword detection and voice recognition running simultaneously on its ECS-DoT edge AI co-processor at sub-milliwatt power, delivering fast, private voice intelligence with minimal battery impact.

Bankers Investment Trust reported a 3.7% NAV total return for the half-year to April 2026, outpacing the FTSE World Index, while declaring a 3.1% dividend increase. Fund manager Alex Crooke announced retirement, with Richard Clode set to take the helm.

Sprintex has landed a three-year exclusive distribution agreement in Taiwan with Shing Yu, including a paid trial at TSMC’s wastewater facilities aiming to cut energy use by half.

Pathkey.AI has finalised its takeover of Chipforge, an AI-driven semiconductor design company, issuing shares and performance rights as consideration. The move broadens Pathkey's AI platform capabilities from clinical trials into semiconductor engineering, aiming to shorten chip development cycles significantly.

Daly Resources has debuted on the ASX after a $12 million IPO, positioning itself to explore fluorite, copper, and zinc in the Northern Territory, led by the Huckitta project.