Latest Advanced Materials News

Pure Hydrogen Corporation has marked significant progress in its clean energy transition, delivering Australia's first hydrogen fuel cell garbage truck and securing multi-million dollar contracts with industry leaders TOLL Transport and Heidelberg Materials.

Sparc Technologies has progressed to Stage 2 of its Sparc Hydrogen joint venture with pilot plant commissioning slated for mid-2025, while also securing its first patent for photocatalytic water splitting technology in Morocco. Concurrently, its graphene-based additive ecosparc® demonstrates promising field trial results, underpinning commercial momentum.

Aurora Labs has completed the design and initial testing of its AU4 40kg thrust micro gas turbine, marking a significant step in UAV propulsion technology. The company is now focusing on scaling production and deepening defence sector partnerships following strong international engagement.

First Graphene Limited reported a successful A$2.4 million capital raise alongside promising progress in its PureGRAPH-CEM product trials in the UK and South Africa, while securing key patents and expanding distribution across Asia and South America.

Alexium International Group reported a challenging Q3 FY2025 with lower revenues due to softness in the US bedding market, while making significant technological strides and maintaining a solid funding position.

De.mem Limited has secured a strategic distribution agreement with Singapore’s Firmbase Pte Ltd to penetrate key Asian markets, including China, Indonesia, and Japan, marking its first commercial sale in China’s burgeoning home water filtration sector.

Petratherm Limited's latest drilling at the Rosewood Heavy Mineral Sand Prospect confirms extensive, high-grade titanium mineralisation over at least 15 square kilometres, reinforcing the project's world-class potential.

Lithium Energy Limited has obtained final Environmental Impact Assessment approvals for key Solaroz concessions, paving the way for the next phase of lithium exploration and evaluation in Argentina.

Lithium Energy Limited has secured unconditional shareholder approval for the amended sale of its Solaroz Lithium Brine Project, with completion now staged over two tranches through January 2026. Meanwhile, the company prepares for the Axon Graphite spin-out IPO, navigating an ongoing ASX trading suspension due to operational thresholds.

Nanoveu Limited reports strong momentum in its EyeFly3D technology with a significant purchase order and launches an AI-powered app, while advancing its strategic acquisition of semiconductor innovator EMASS.

Strategic Elements Ltd reports a robust cash position and progress across its portfolio of early-stage ventures, including the promising Energy Ink™ technology and autonomous vehicle applications in mining.

First Graphene has secured an additional AUD$404,300 R&D tax rebate for significant manufacturing process improvements at its Henderson facility, complementing a recent AUD$166,000 rebate from UK-based research efforts.