Latest Circular Economy News

MyEco Group reported a 9% increase in FY25 sales driven by an 82% jump in MyEco branded products, alongside a strategic operational restructure aimed at cutting costs and boosting supply chain flexibility.

Cash Converters International Limited reported robust FY25 results, driven by strategic franchise acquisitions and a shift to longer-term, lower-cost lending products. The company is poised for further growth with new loan launches and luxury retail expansion.

Symal Group Limited reports a strong first year as an ASX-listed company, exceeding earnings forecasts and advancing its growth through key acquisitions and sustainability initiatives.

Close the Loop Limited reported a challenging FY25 with significant declines in earnings and cash flow, driven by shifts in its IT asset disposition business. The company has responded with new leadership appointments and a strategic five-pillar plan aimed at restoring growth and operational efficiency in FY26.

Close the Loop Limited reported a 7% decline in revenue to $195.1 million for FY25, alongside a significant net loss increase to $21.9 million, driven by operational challenges and one-off costs. The company is navigating leadership changes and portfolio adjustments while maintaining a focus on sustainability and circular economy growth.

Brambles Limited reported a 10% rise in underlying profit for FY25, driven by operational efficiencies and digital initiatives, while announcing a US$400 million share buy-back for FY26. The company’s transformation program underpins a confident outlook despite macroeconomic headwinds.

SHAPE Australia Corporation Limited has delivered a robust FY25 performance, marked by double-digit revenue growth and a burgeoning project pipeline. The company’s strategic diversification and geographic expansion underpin a confident outlook for FY26.

Sims Limited reported a 4.1% rise in FY25 sales revenue to A$7.494 billion and a near tripling of underlying EBIT to A$174.9 million, driven by improved trading margins and strong growth in lifecycle services. The company’s strategic focus on decarbonisation and circular economy positions it well for sustained demand, especially from AI-driven data centre expansion.

Latrobe Magnesium secures EPA Victoria approval to begin commissioning and operations at its Hazelwood North Demonstration Plant, moving closer to commercial magnesium oxide production.

EcoGraf Limited reveals a major breakthrough in its HFfree® graphite purification technology, cutting operating costs by 25% and projecting a US$282 million NPV for its initial 25,000 tonnes per annum facility. This positions the company as a competitive, eco-friendly supplier amid rising global demand and geopolitical shifts in battery materials.

Talga Group has launched Talnode-R, a recycled graphite anode product derived from lithium-ion battery waste, aiming to transform battery supply chains with sustainable, modular production.

Lithium Universe Limited has acquired exclusive global rights to Macquarie University's innovative electrochemical silver extraction technology, promising a cleaner, more efficient way to recycle silver from solar panels while preserving valuable silicon wafers.