Latest Materials News

Ryzon Materials has expanded its engineering contract with Xinhai to fast track production at its Nachu Graphite Project, alongside a $500,000 capital raising from Xinhai. The deal involves a $3.5 million contract largely settled through shares and options, pending shareholder approval.

Papyrus Australia has appointed Daniel Schmidt as CEO and secured a $250k government grant alongside a binding agreement to produce biodegradable mining products, marking a decisive shift from R&D to commercial operations.

Rio Tinto Limited has updated its dividend reinvestment plan details, announcing a DRP share price of AUD 121.97 and an allocation date of 2 October 2025 for its fully franked interim dividend.

NOVONIX has delivered its first commercial-grade synthetic graphite sample at mass production scale, marking a key step toward expanding its battery and industrial materials footprint.

Zeotech Limited has successfully raised $13 million through a strongly supported placement, positioning the company to advance mining operations at its Toondoon Kaolin Project and progress its AusPozz™ feasibility study.

IperionX has received an additional $25 million from the U.S. Department of War to accelerate titanium production at its Virginia facility, reinforcing domestic supply chains for critical defense materials.

Iluka Resources has set the share allocation price for its 2025 Interim Dividend reinvestment plan at $6.0274, with just over 10% of shareholders opting in. The issuance of 41,852 new shares marks a cautious but steady participation in the DRP.

Nickel Industries has successfully issued US$800 million in senior unsecured notes at a 9% coupon, extending its debt maturity to 2030 and reducing annual amortisation by US$88 million. The company also launched a tender offer to repurchase higher-cost notes maturing in 2028.

Latrobe Magnesium Limited has successfully commenced production of Magnesium Oxide at its Hazelwood North Demonstration Plant, marking a significant operational milestone. The company is advancing towards steady-state output and exploring by-product commercialisation.

Zeotech Limited has signed a non-binding MOU with construction giant Laing O’Rourke to trial its innovative low-carbon AusPozz™ metakaolin in live infrastructure projects, aiming to validate and accelerate the commercial adoption of sustainable building materials.

Livium’s Envirostream has extended its battery recycling contract with LG Energy Solution to 2029, expanding its scope to include end-of-life residential lithium-ion batteries across Australia.

Newmont Corporation has updated its dividend announcement to clarify currency exchange rates and payment methods for the quarter ending June 2025, affecting how investors receive their returns.