Latest Materials News

Pioneer Lithium has significantly expanded its land holdings at Idaho’s North Pine Project and completed its first field exploration program, setting the stage for critical minerals development in a strategic US district.

Bayan Mining and Minerals has refined its rare earth element targets at the Desert Star Projects in California through detailed geophysical surveys, setting the stage for imminent drilling. The company’s integrated approach highlights structural controls similar to the nearby Mountain Pass district, boosting confidence in the project’s potential.

Vulcan Energy has obtained the final permit to build its commercial Lithium Extraction Plant in Landau, Germany, marking a major milestone for its Phase One Lionheart Project. This integrated geothermal and lithium facility aims to supply sustainable lithium for half a million electric vehicles annually.

Moho Resources has identified a significant 1.4km by 250m gold anomaly at its Bush Chook Project in Western Australia, with plans to begin drilling as early as November 2025. This discovery, near AIM Mining’s Blue Spec deposit, marks a promising step in Moho’s exploration campaign.

New Frontier Minerals has finalised drill targets for a maiden reverse circulation program at its Harts Range Heavy Rare Earth and Niobium Project, with regulatory approvals imminent and drilling poised to begin.

ResMed Inc. reported a robust 9% increase in net revenue for Q1 FY2026, driven by strong demand in its Sleep and Breathing Health and Residential Care Software segments. Despite ongoing patent litigation, the company delivered a 12% rise in net income and boosted shareholder returns with a $150 million share repurchase.

Pepper Money and KKR have agreed to acquire Westpac’s RAMS home loan portfolio, marking a significant move in Australia’s mortgage servicing landscape. The $21.4 billion portfolio acquisition aligns with Pepper Money’s strategy to expand its capital-light servicing business.

Avenira Limited reports significant progress at its Wonarah Phosphate Project, alongside key board and management changes, while maintaining a solid cash position at the end of Q3 2025.

ClearVue Technologies has secured a $4.6 million capital raise and signed major partnerships, setting the stage for commercialisation in 2026 with a robust $60 million project pipeline.

Horseshoe Metals has secured mining approval for Direct Shipping Ore operations at its Horseshoe Lights project, complemented by promising drilling assays and strategic funding to accelerate development.

Strike Resources advances its high-grade Apurímac Iron Ore Project amid political upheaval in Peru, while its Lithium Energy stake pushes forward with key acquisitions and exploration despite ASX suspension.

Resources & Energy Group Limited (REZ) has secured approval to expand gold vat leach production at its East Menzies Gold Project, transitioning from trial to commercial scale. The company also announced a maiden JORC 2012 Inferred Mineral Resource at Gigante Grande, underpinning future growth.