Latest Materials News

Patronus Resources has announced a maiden JORC 2012 Exploration Target for its Merlin Prospect within the Cardinia Gold Project, estimating up to 500,000 ounces of gold. Recent drilling results highlight broad, shallow gold mineralisation, with further work planned to expand this promising discovery.

Close the Loop Limited reports a robust cash position exceeding A$30 million and appoints Matthew Zimmer as CEO for North American operations, setting the stage for anticipated revenue and EBITDA growth in FY26.

EV Resources has appointed Miguel Barahona as President of its Mexican subsidiary to lead the restart of the Los Lirios open pit antimony mine, signalling a strategic push to advance its operations in Oaxaca.

Smartpay Holdings has entered a definitive agreement to be acquired by US-based Shift4 Payments for NZ$1.20 per share, representing a significant premium and a near NZ$300 million valuation. The deal, recommended unanimously by Smartpay’s board, awaits shareholder and regulatory approvals.

ENRG Elements Limited has confirmed the materiality of recent director resignations and appointments, clarifying timing and compliance with ASX disclosure rules.

Mosaic Brands’ administrators have adjourned the second creditors’ meeting after no restructuring proposal was submitted, prolonging uncertainty over the retail group’s future.

PointsBet Holdings has highlighted that Betr Entertainment’s proposed takeover offer undervalues its shares compared to MIXI Australia’s superior $1.20 cash bid, intensifying the takeover battle.

Eden Innovations is set to consolidate its shares and launch a $6.6 million entitlement offer to reduce debt and fund global expansion of its EdenCrete® and OptiBlend® products.

Lithium Universe Limited has announced a $1.7 million capital raising via a two-tranche placement to fund the development of its Bécancour Lithium Refinery in Canada, alongside R&D initiatives and working capital needs.

Kinterra Capital has applied to the Takeovers Panel to halt New World Resources’ $10 million placement, arguing it could block rival bids amid an ongoing takeover dispute.

PolarX Limited has obtained a US$2 million unsecured loan from its largest shareholder Northern Star Resources to accelerate exploration at its Alaska Range Copper-Gold Project. The funding will support an extensive 2025 drilling and geophysics program targeting resource expansion at the Caribou Dome site.

Osmond Resources has reported strong assay results from Zone 2 of its Orion EU Critical Minerals Project in Southern Spain, revealing high-grade rutile and zircon mineralisation. The company is now prioritising a maiden drilling program to validate these findings and advance project development.