Latest Advanced Materials News

Neometals and Mineral Resources’ joint venture Reed Advanced Materials has teamed up with electrochemical leader De Nora to pilot an integrated lithium hydroxide production plant, advancing sustainable battery materials technology.

BPH Global has refined its Project 6-7 R&D program to concentrate on recovering gold and silver from seaweed, aiming to fast-track commercialisation of this innovative bio-mining approach.

Adisyn Ltd has successfully demonstrated low-temperature deposition of an sp²-based carbon layer using Atomic Layer Deposition, a milestone independently verified and critical for semiconductor integration.

Advanced Innergy Holdings Ltd (AIH) has delivered strong audited FY25 financial results, marked by solid revenue growth, improved profitability, and strategic acquisitions, while confirming FY26 guidance and debuting on the ASX.

Sparc Technologies has achieved a significant commercial milestone with its first sale of ecosparc®, a graphene-based additive for protective coatings, to an Asian coatings company following successful proof-of-concept testing.

Amaero Ltd has secured a A$4.6 million order from Titomic under their exclusive five-year agreement, marking a significant step in supplying critical refractory and titanium powders for defense applications.

First Graphene has successfully produced 600 tonnes of graphene enhanced cement, marking a key milestone in sustainable construction with significant CO2 reductions and multiple UK trial projects underway.

Lithium Universe has achieved a major milestone with its JESE technology, recovering silver at near-commercial purity while enhancing material performance and sustainability. This innovation could reshape silver recycling and premium electronics supply chains.

Lithium Energy Limited has fast-tracked the sale of its remaining stake in the Solaroz Lithium Brine Project, securing US$21.7 million ahead of the planned timeline and strengthening its financial position.

Alexium International has acquired Microtek Laboratories’ microencapsulation and phase-change material business, backed by a $6.8 million entitlement offer to strengthen its manufacturing and innovation capabilities in the US.

Metallium Ltd has secured a strategic partnership with ElementUSA to deploy its Flash Joule Heating technology for recovering gallium and scandium from red mud in Louisiana, backed by US$10.1 million in non-dilutive funding. This collaboration positions Metallium at the forefront of the US critical minerals supply chain expansion.

Metal Powder Works Limited has achieved a major production milestone by successfully manufacturing high-purity silver powder using its patented DirectPowder™ process, positioning itself to serve the booming electric vehicle and electronics sectors.