Latest Market Demand News

Ridley Corporation reports solid FY25 earnings growth and outlines a diversified growth strategy for FY26, anchored by its recent Incitec Pivot Fertilisers acquisition.

Tungsten Mining NL’s latest scoping study for the Mt Mulgine Project in Western Australia reveals a robust critical minerals asset with strong financial metrics and a clear path to production by 2029.

Aquirian Limited is accelerating its growth trajectory through strategic joint ventures and a major expansion of its Wubin facility, aiming to reshape the mining services landscape with advanced drill and blast technologies.

Sheffield Resources announces a $6.5 million contribution to support the Thunderbird Mineral Sands Mine as Kimberley Mineral Sands navigates ongoing debt restructuring discussions with lenders.

Li-S Energy has won a $7.8 million ARENA grant to accelerate development of a lithium-sulfur battery manufacturing facility in Australia, aiming to boost production capacity from 2 MWh to 1 GWh annually.

Cobalt Blue Holdings is pivoting its Broken Hill Technology Centre to process battery black mass, aiming to secure a sustainable domestic feedstock for its Kwinana Cobalt Refinery and unlock near-term revenue opportunities.

Megaport Limited has launched a Share Purchase Plan (SPP) targeting up to A$20 million, following a successful A$200 million institutional placement. Eligible shareholders in Australia and New Zealand can acquire shares at a discount, supporting the company’s recent acquisition and expansion plans.

James Hardie Industries reports a 34% jump in Q2 FY26 net sales driven by the AZEK acquisition and European growth, while grappling with margin pressures and integration costs.

New Frontier Minerals has locked in a decade-long exclusive agreement with Metallium to apply cutting-edge Flash Joule Heating technology to its Harts Range ore, achieving unprecedented rare earth enrichment. This partnership targets strategic US defense and magnet markets, marking a pivotal step for the project’s commercial future.

Stellar Resources has raised an extra A$500,000 through a placement to a major shareholder, adding to a recent $12.4 million capital influx aimed at advancing its Heemskirk Tin Project in Tasmania amid robust tin market demand.

HMC Digital Infrastructure Ltd’s DigiCo REIT has surpassed its IPO guidance with strong growth in contracted IT capacity and accelerated development projects in Australia and the US, positioning itself for a $180 million EBITDA run-rate by July 2026.

First Graphene has extended its partnership with Breedon Group to October 2026 following successful trials of graphene-enhanced cement that improved strength by up to 35% and reduced CO2 emissions by 15%.