Latest Circular Economy News

Latrobe Magnesium (ASX: LMG) is set for leadership change with Robert Stein stepping in as CEO from October 2026, while Peter Mizera takes charge of the Construction Committee, underpinning the company’s push towards magnesium metal production.

Iondrive appoints ex-BHP innovation chief Dr Grant Caffery as CEO, signalling a pivot from development to commercial scale-up following strong rare earth recovery results and a US$15 million Oklahoma funding pathway.

Lithium Universe (ASX: LU7) has made significant progress in its Silver Extraction PV Recycling (SEPR) project by developing a microwave-based delamination process that preserves valuable solar panel materials and reduces energy use. The company is also advancing its lithium refinery plans in North America.

ABx Group has released an economic assessment showing its ALCORE process can produce hydrogen fluoride at significantly lower costs than traditional fluorspar methods, potentially reshaping Australia's fluorine chemical supply chain.

Euro Manganese has filed comprehensive NI 43-101 and JORC reports for its Chvaletice Manganese Project, confirming robust economics with a base case post-tax NPV of US$492 million and an upside scenario pushing NPV to US$798 million, driven by higher manganese prices.

Taiwanese tech manufacturer FSP Technology has converted its redeemable shares into 44.87 million ordinary shares in Harris Technology, deepening its strategic partnership as Harris expands in Australia's refurbished tech market.

Lithium Universe (ASX: LU7) has completed the detailed process flow sheet for a novel hydrometallurgical technology licensed from the University of Edinburgh to extract gold and copper from electronic waste. The low-temperature, reagent-recycling method aims to disrupt traditional smelting with environmental and cost benefits.

Sims Limited has lifted its FY26 underlying EBIT forecast to $420-$435 million, driven by robust North American metals performance and growth in its Lifecycle Services segment amid mixed ferrous market conditions.

Lithium Universe (ASX: LU7) has demonstrated near-complete recovery of gold and copper from electronic waste using a novel, low-temperature hydrometallurgical process developed by the University of Edinburgh. This breakthrough supports its push into sustainable metal recycling and lithium supply chain projects.

Delorean Corporation’s SA1 Salisbury bioenergy project has secured accreditation under GreenPower’s Renewable Gas Certification, enabling it to issue Renewable Gas Guarantee of Origin certificates and strengthen its role in Australia’s renewable gas market.

Livium’s Envirostream has formalised a multi-year recycling framework with CATL HK, underpinning its role in Australia’s lithium-ion battery circular economy and setting the stage for regional expansion.

Infragreen launches a strategic review revealing a $10 million on-market buyback and potential asset sales to address significant undervaluation despite strong FY26 growth forecasts.