Latest Materials News

Lithium Energy has completed Phase 1 drilling at its high-grade Burke and Mt Dromedary graphite deposits in Queensland, with Phase 2 drilling set to begin in January 2026. The company is also exploring a vertically integrated battery anode material business to capitalize on shifting global supply dynamics.

Blue Star Helium has successfully started helium production at its Galactica project in Colorado, positioning itself as America’s newest helium producer with sales targeted for early 2026. The company’s strategic joint venture and low-cost operations underpin a promising growth trajectory amid rising helium and CO₂ demand.

Little Green Pharma welcomes a landmark US Executive Order directing cannabis rescheduling, a move poised to reshape the global medicinal cannabis landscape.

African Gold Limited has reported significant step-out drilling results at its Blaffo Guetto deposit in Côte d’Ivoire, extending gold mineralisation beyond previous estimates and reinforcing the project’s scale and potential under new Montage Gold ownership.

Finbar Group has conditionally acquired a prime South Perth site for $16.5 million, aiming to launch a $350 million apartment development by 2028 and boosting its pipeline to over $1.6 billion.

Beetaloo Energy’s Carpentaria-5H well has delivered one of the highest gas flow rates in the Beetaloo Basin, showcasing promising long-term productivity and paving the way for pilot gas sales in 2026.

Viridis Mining and Minerals has achieved a critical environmental milestone with the granting of the Preliminary License for its Colossus Rare Earth Project in Brazil, significantly de-risking the development timeline and paving the way for construction in 2026.

Strata Minerals Limited has successfully completed the first tranche of its $1.175 million capital raising, issuing over 55 million shares to investors. The company now awaits shareholder approval to complete the remaining funding.

FlexiRoam has secured a strategic partnership with Generali Insurance Malaysia to deploy its AI-driven eSIM connectivity platform through WhatsApp, targeting the growing travel insurance market.

Aurizon has lodged a proposed ten-year Network Access Undertaking with the Queensland Competition Authority, aiming to secure long-term certainty and enhanced operational incentives for the Central Queensland Coal Network.

FAR Limited has agreed to promptly pay Woodside Energy a $6 million claim related to the 2021 sale of its interest in the RSSD Project, with a potential refund if Woodside recovers disputed costs from Senegal authorities.

Babylon Pump & Power has secured a three-year contract with gold giant Newmont, promising steady revenue and reinforcing its position in the mining services sector.