Latest Materials News

Independent testing by UNSW confirms Green Critical Minerals’ Very High Density (VHD) technology outperforms copper and aluminium in thermal conductivity and diffusivity, positioning it as a breakthrough in thermal management.

AIC Mines has reported encouraging drilling results from eight prospects at its Eloise Regional Project, highlighting high-grade gold and copper mineralisation and confirming new structural targets for further exploration.

Archer Materials has demonstrated electrical control in its quantum devices, marking a crucial step toward reliable qubit readout and scalable quantum chip manufacturing.

5E Advanced Materials has announced a significant upgrade to its Fort Cady Project, increasing measured and indicated borate resources by 61% and lithium resources by 54%, positioning it as a leading domestic supplier of critical minerals.

5E Advanced Materials has announced a significant upgrade to its Fort Cady Project’s mineral resources, increasing measured and indicated boric acid resources by 61% and lithium carbonate equivalent by 54%, reinforcing its position as a key domestic supplier of critical minerals.

Argosy Minerals has executed a spot sales contract for 16.1 metric tonnes of lithium carbonate from its Rincon project, marking a key commercial milestone amid rising lithium prices.

Catalina Resources is set to commence a major 20,000-metre drilling program across its Evanston and Yerilgee gold projects in December 2025, targeting high-grade gold zones in underexplored Western Australian greenstone belts.

Lloyds Banking Group is set to acquire London-based fintech Curve, aiming to enhance its mobile banking with advanced digital wallet features. The deal, expected to close in early 2026, marks a strategic push in Lloyds’ digital transformation journey.

The Takeovers Panel has declared unacceptable circumstances in the Mayne Pharma acquisition after Cosette Pharmaceuticals changed its intentions to close the Salisbury manufacturing site, raising concerns over market transparency and regulatory approval.

The Takeovers Panel has declared unacceptable circumstances in the Mayne Pharma acquisition, ordering Cosette Pharmaceuticals to comply with conditions preventing closure of the Salisbury manufacturing site. This ruling highlights concerns over market transparency and the integrity of the takeover process.

Tasmea Limited has entered a conditional agreement to acquire WorkPac Group for up to $60.7 million, aiming to enhance its workforce solutions and specialist trade services. The deal is expected to be accretive to earnings and strategically expand Tasmea’s footprint across Australia.

Altamin Limited has appointed GBA Capital as lead manager to place shortfall shares from its recent entitlement offer, offering broker options as part of the arrangement. This move aims to bolster support for its critical minerals projects in Italy while engaging new and existing investors.