Latest Materials News

The ASX has formally queried Bougainville Copper Limited following an unexpected surge in its share price and trading volume, seeking clarity on any undisclosed information that might explain the market activity.

Nanollose has successfully placed the $1.05 million shortfall from its recent entitlement offer, bolstering its capital to advance production and commercialisation of its innovative biomaterials.

Whitefield Industrials Limited reported a 10% increase in core operating profit for the year ended March 2025, outperforming its benchmark with a 7.5% portfolio return and raising fully franked dividends to 10.5 cents per share.

Axel REE Limited's latest auger drilling results from Brazil's Poços de Caldas Caldera reveal significant high-grade rare earth mineralisation, expanding the footprint of its Caldas Project and underscoring its potential in the critical minerals sector.

Bryah Resources has requested an immediate suspension of its shares on the ASX as it prepares to announce a significant acquisition. The suspension follows a recent trading halt and is expected to last until the announcement or the resumption of trading on May 21.

Dubber Corporation faces a significant setback as VirginMedia O2 declines to renew its call recording contract, prompting urgent cost-cutting and strategic reassessment.

Atomo Diagnostics has released a Target Market Determination for a new capital raising involving options and shares, including a $1 million Share Purchase Plan and placement offer. The move targets eligible Australian shareholders and aims to bolster the company’s financial position amid a speculative investment environment.

Andromeda Metals has successfully raised $5 million through a share placement to institutional investors, aiming to accelerate development of its Great White and HPA projects. The company also plans to issue options that could inject further capital if exercised.

Green360 Technologies has successfully produced high-quality metakaolin from its kaolin resources, surpassing industry benchmarks and initiating commercial-scale trials with PERMAcast to validate its low-carbon cement formulations.

FFI Holdings Limited has announced a pro-rata non-renounceable entitlement offer priced at $3.50 per share, aiming to raise approximately $11 million to support its food manufacturing growth and property investments. The offer closes on 17 June 2025 and is open to eligible shareholders in Australia and New Zealand.

Worley Limited has reaffirmed its FY25 financial outlook, targeting low double-digit EBITA growth and margins between 8-8.5%, supported by a robust $9.4 billion bookings pipeline and a strategic operational reorganisation.

Monash IVF Group has lowered its full-year profit guidance for FY2025 to $27.5 million, citing weaker market conditions and ongoing impacts from a recent operational incident in Brisbane. The company remains cautious as it monitors patient trends and legal costs.