Latest Materials News

Brookside Energy reported a 50% increase in Proved Developed Producing reserves and steady production in Q1 2025, while progressing preparations for a US listing on the NYSE.

BauMart Holdings Limited has announced a rights issue to raise approximately $482,000 by offering new shares at a steep discount, aiming to accelerate equipment delivery, fund R&D, and support international recruitment.

BauMart Holdings has unveiled a multi-pronged strategy to tackle construction labour shortages, advance green building materials, and expand mining equipment services, supported by a $482,000 rights issue.

Industrial Minerals Ltd has reported promising progress in its high purity quartz beneficiation and ore-sorting trials at the Pippingarra Pegmatite Project, with growing interest from Asian markets and potential new co-products enhancing project economics.

St Barbara Limited reports a strong quarter with Simberi gold production up 37% and a robust US$235 million expansion plan, while navigating a critical tax assessment review in Papua New Guinea.

Lord Resources has identified compelling new copper sulphide targets at its Ilgarari Copper Project through a detailed gravity survey and has formally commenced an earn-in agreement to acquire up to 80% interest in the project’s sulphide rights.

Horizon Minerals reported steady gold production from its Boorara and Phillips Find projects, marking first gold pours under key milling agreements. The company also finalized its merger with Poseidon Nickel, adding critical processing infrastructure and boosting growth prospects.

Vulcan Energy Resources has marked significant progress in Q1 2025 by achieving Strategic Project status under the EU Critical Raw Materials Act and producing Europe’s first fully integrated battery-quality lithium hydroxide monohydrate. The company advances drilling, financing, and commercial partnerships, positioning itself as a key player in Europe’s sustainable lithium supply chain.

Kuniko Limited has streamlined its Norwegian battery metals portfolio, pursued non-dilutive green funding, and forged AI satellite data partnerships, setting the stage for growth in Europe’s critical minerals sector.

Red Mountain Mining has advanced exploration across its Fry Lake, Armidale, and Kiabye projects, identifying promising gold and antimony targets and preparing for follow-up drilling and sampling programs.

Regis Resources reported a robust March quarter with steady gold production and early repayment of its $300 million term loan, reinforcing its financial flexibility. The company also updated Tropicana’s Ore Reserves and advanced underground growth projects while navigating ongoing legal challenges at McPhillamys.

First Graphene Limited reported a successful A$2.4 million capital raise alongside promising progress in its PureGRAPH-CEM product trials in the UK and South Africa, while securing key patents and expanding distribution across Asia and South America.