Latest Advanced Technology News

Battery Age Minerals has initiated its first diamond drilling campaign at the Bleiberg Zinc-Lead-Germanium Project in Austria, aiming to unlock high-grade critical minerals essential for advanced technologies and European supply security.

Gold Hydrogen has attracted a $14.5 million strategic investment from global energy leaders Toyota, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical, and ENEOS Xplora, following promising drilling results in South Australia. The funds will accelerate exploration and commercialisation of natural hydrogen and helium resources.

RareX Limited has made a significant early discovery of a heavy rare earth element-bearing quartz breccia vein at its Mt Mansbridge Project, confirming the geological potential of the site. The company is advancing exploration across its portfolio, including strategic moves at Khaleesi and Cummins Range, while navigating heritage negotiations at Piper.

Electro Optic Systems has received A$60 million following the finalisation of a major contract, lifting its cash balance to approximately A$130 million as of June 30, 2025.

Electro Optic Systems projects first-half 2025 revenue between A$40 million and A$45 million, underpinned by a major Middle East contract and a growing contract backlog now at A$170 million.

Battery Age Minerals has secured its first drilling permit for the Bleiberg Zinc-Germanium Project in Austria, setting the stage for exploration at one of Europe’s richest germanium sources amid tightening global supply.

Catalina Resources is gearing up for a significant RC drilling campaign in the Central Yilgarn, following promising gold and rare earth element discoveries at its Laverton Project. The company’s expansive holdings in Western Australia reveal multiple high-grade targets with substantial exploration upside.

Firebird Metals has reported promising lab-scale results for its lithium manganese iron phosphate cathode material, showing a significant energy density improvement over standard LFP. The company is moving towards pilot-scale production and global commercialisation.

Evion Group’s joint venture in India has secured a significant first shipment of expandable graphite to a leading US company, marking a strategic foothold in the critical minerals supply chain outside China.

Victory Metals has landed a US$10 million unsecured loan from Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, marking a strategic boost for its North Stanmore rare earths project in Western Australia.

Sparc Technologies has unveiled its first-of-its-kind photocatalytic water splitting pilot plant at the University of Adelaide, marking a key milestone in green hydrogen innovation. Commissioning is set to begin in July 2025, aiming to demonstrate a low-cost, modular alternative to traditional electrolysis.

GreenHy2 Limited has successfully raised nearly $1 million through a strategic share placement aimed at fast-tracking its innovative energy storage products, including hybridised graphene batteries and hydrogen solutions.