Archer Materials

Archer Materials, formerly called Archer Exploration, is a public company, trading in the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX:AXE).

It started its way developing mineral resources with a vision to develop and integrate advanced materials for use in reliable energy, human health, and quantum technologies for the betterment of society. Archer's business activities span the development of a number of critical minerals and materials, including graphite, cobalt, manganese, copper, and magnesite from exploration through to development and commercialization.

In time, Archer Materials grew to become a quantum technology company developing technologies in computing, sensing, and medical diagnostics.

In October 2018, Archer announced that it has entered into a material transfer agreement with a leading German biotechnology company, regarding Archer's graphene-based biosensor.

In 2025, Archer reports a biochip program that has completed Stage 1 of its project with IMEC. The company is developing advanced semiconductor devices, including chips. The next phase will focus on beta prototype development, incorporating cartridge engineering, readout electronics integration, stability testing, and external user validation.