Latest Materials News

Metal Powder Works has secured a follow-on contract with Westinghouse Electric Company to refine metal powders for nuclear additive manufacturing, reinforcing its foothold in a rapidly growing sector.

Austin Engineering has lowered its FY26 revenue and EBIT forecasts due to challenges in key contracts and operational inefficiencies, while outlining strategic measures to restore profitability.

BlueScope has appointed Tania Archibald as its new Managing Director and CEO, succeeding Mark Vassella who retires after eight years. Archibald’s extensive internal experience positions her to lead the company’s next strategic phase.

Odyssey Gold reports impressive drilling results at its Tuckanarra Project in Western Australia, confirming strong gold mineralisation and advancing resource upgrades. The latest intersections bolster confidence ahead of a new Mineral Resource Estimate and Scoping Study.

Antares Metals is set to begin a 1,000m drilling campaign at its Queens Gift uranium project, aiming to expand mineralisation and upgrade its resource classification to JORC 2012 standards.

Solara Minerals has secured a Heritage Agreement with Traditional Owners, enabling early-stage exploration and drilling across multiple Western Australian project areas, including the promising Degrussa West site.

Jindalee Lithium has initiated a significant core drilling program at its McDermitt Lithium Project in the US, aiming to enhance lithium recovery and explore valuable magnesium by-products. Results are anticipated in early 2026, marking a pivotal step in advancing this major lithium resource.

Bayan Mining has secured US Bureau of Land Management approval for its Desert Star Project in California, paving the way for field activities and a planned drilling program in 2026. The project’s proximity to major rare earth and gold mines underscores its strategic potential.

Altech Batteries confirms the strategic importance of its AMPower Agreement, enabling immediate sales and cash flow, while detailing a recent $6 million capital raising and addressing trading compliance issues.

Elixir Energy has received a $3.861 million R&D tax refund, providing crucial funding for its upcoming Taroom Trough appraisal drilling and production testing programs.

Trading in the Munro Climate Change Leaders Fund Active ETF (MCCL) has been temporarily halted pending a forthcoming announcement, raising questions about the fund’s near-term outlook.

Pacific Nickel Mines Limited has agreed to sell its entire interest in the Kolosori Nickel Project to Green Rock Limited for a nominal $1, while securing a royalty agreement tied to future nickel ore shipments.