Latest Advanced Technology News

Optiscan Imaging Ltd has secured a $1.775 million R&D tax refund for FY24, more than doubling last year’s amount thanks to expanded claims on overseas research. The boost will fund ongoing development of its cutting-edge confocal laser endomicroscopy technology.

Weebit Nano has solidified its position in the semiconductor memory sector by signing a major licensing agreement with onsemi and raising A$50 million in capital. The company is well-funded and advancing multiple commercial and technical milestones.

Carnegie Clean Energy has secured significant funding and made key progress in its ACHIEVE Programme, setting the stage for CETO wave energy deployment in the Basque Country in 2025.

Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals has appointed Advanced Clinical as the Clinical Research Organisation for its critical Phase 3 trial targeting knee osteoarthritis pain, setting the stage for patient recruitment and dosing in Q2 2025.

Morella Corporation reports significant rubidium and lithium mineralization at its Mt Edon and West Wodgina projects, backed by a successful A$1.4 million capital raise to accelerate exploration in Australia and Nevada.

Premier1 Lithium's latest quarterly report reveals multiple high-grade gold assay results at its Yalgoo Project and a successful $1.5 million capital raise, setting the stage for imminent drilling activities.

Hastings Technology Metals has secured a strategic non-binding MOU with Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Investment to explore a rare earths processing facility, while reporting encouraging developments at its Yangibana Project and maintaining solid financial footing.

West Cobar Metals reports significant resource expansions at its Salazar project alongside promising copper-antimony test results at Bulla Park, while aggressively trimming costs to extend its runway.

Magnum Mining and Exploration Limited moves forward with acquiring two promising rare earth element projects in Brazil while progressing negotiations on a green pig iron venture in Saudi Arabia.

Aldoro Resources has confirmed extensive niobium mineralisation at its Kameelburg project in Namibia, prompting an expansion of its diamond drilling program ahead of a maiden resource estimate expected in Q2 2025.

Ioneer Ltd has closed a $996 million loan from the U.S. Department of Energy to accelerate its Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project in Nevada, following key federal permitting milestones. Construction is targeted for 2025, promising to boost domestic critical mineral supply and create hundreds of jobs.

Octava Minerals reports significant progress in its Western Australian exploration projects, completing initial drilling at Yallalong and metallurgical drilling at Byro, supported by a $1.25 million capital raise and the strategic sale of its Talga Project.