Latest Materials News

Anax Metals has raised $3.3 million through convertible notes to push forward its Whim Creek copper-zinc project in Western Australia, while resolving a recent arbitration with its cornerstone investor Mineral Development Partners.

Kula Gold has reported its first JORC-compliant inferred resource estimate for the Mt Palmer Gold Mine tailings, revealing nearly 2,000 ounces of gold with promising recovery rates. The resource’s proximity to existing processing infrastructure could accelerate monetisation options.

Helloworld Travel has upgraded its FY25 earnings forecast, buoyed by strong cruise sales and robust agent retention despite softer passenger transaction values.

Morris Group has launched a conditional, non-binding takeover proposal for Reef Casino Trust, offering $3.70 per unit, rivaling the existing Iris bid. The Independent Board Committee urges unitholders to hold off while assessing this alternative.

Horizon Oil reports a 9% decline in net Proved and Probable reserves to 9.0 million barrels of oil equivalent, offset partially by a life extension at Maari. A significant acquisition in Thailand is set to materially increase reserves in the near term.

AML3D has appointed Arc Additive as its UK and European distribution partner, marking a strategic push into key manufacturing and defence markets across Europe. This move follows a successful capital raise and a contract with BAE Systems UK, underpinning AML3D’s growth ambitions.

AVJennings Limited has issued over 6.7 million shares to satisfy the vesting of performance and retention rights as part of its ongoing acquisition by Proprium Capital Partners and AVID entities.

Elsight Limited has responded to ASX concerns over a premature media report on its $60 million capital raise, denying any unauthorized disclosures and reaffirming its compliance with continuous disclosure rules.

Latrobe Magnesium Limited has extended its Pilot Project Licence with EPA Victoria until February 2027, paving the way to resume magnesium oxide production at its Hazelwood North site in August 2025.

333D Limited reported a 12% increase in quarterly cash receipts from digital asset management contracts, maintaining steady cash flow despite slight operating cash usage. The company’s annual contract revenue surpassed $970,000, reflecting growing traction in healthcare digital services.

Australian Strategic Materials has successfully raised A$13 million through an institutional placement, complementing an oversubscribed Share Purchase Plan to total nearly A$25 million. These funds will accelerate ASM’s metallisation expansion in the US and ramp up production at its Korean Metals Plant.

Asara Resources has raised $25 million through a well-supported institutional placement to accelerate exploration at its promising Kada Gold Project in Guinea. The capital injection aims to expand drilling and resource growth over the next 12-18 months.