Latest Commercial Scale Up News

Brazilian Critical Minerals Ltd has successfully demonstrated in-situ recovery (ISR) of rare earth elements at its Ema project using an environmentally friendly magnesium sulfate leaching process, marking a pivotal step toward sustainable, low-cost rare earth production.

Papyrus Australia has successfully expanded its banana fibre technology to produce boards and flat paper products, while advancing a promising joint venture in Vietnam for high-volume production.

Argosy Minerals has executed a spot sales contract for 60 tonnes of battery-grade lithium carbonate from its Rincon project, locking in a price tied to the SMM benchmark. This deal underscores the company’s emerging role in the resurging lithium market.

Carnegie Clean Energy has secured $335,020 in funding from the Blue Economy CRC to progress the preliminary design of its MoorPower commercial pilot, aiming to revolutionize offshore aquaculture energy use.

Wide Open Agriculture has achieved a breakthrough in lupin protein production, slashing energy consumption by up to 80% and halving processing time in a recent commercial-scale trial. These efficiency gains pave the way for more cost-effective, scalable manufacturing.

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.

Clarity Pharmaceuticals has partnered with SpectronRx to manufacture and distribute its lead prostate cancer diagnostic, Cu-64 SAR-bisPSMA, at commercial scale across the US. This agreement sets the stage for a seamless launch pending FDA approval.

Green Critical Minerals has completed commissioning of the first module of its commercial-scale VHD Graphite Production Plant, setting the stage for scalable manufacturing and targeted revenue in early 2026.

Renascor Resources has received provisional development authorisation from South Australia’s Minister for Planning to build a commercial-scale battery anode material plant, marking a pivotal step in its vertically integrated graphite project.

NH3 Clean Energy reports strong Pre-FEED results for its WAH2 clean ammonia project, highlighting robust economics and strategic partnerships while facing key risks around gas supply and funding.

Ionic Rare Earths’ Brazilian joint venture, Viridion, has been selected for significant government funding to accelerate rare earth refining and magnet recycling, marking a major step in Brazil’s strategic push for a secure, sustainable supply chain.

icetana AI has forged a multi-year strategic partnership with SoftBank Robotics Group, including a A$1.87 million equity investment and exclusive distribution rights in Japan, setting the stage for accelerated growth and innovation in the Asia-Pacific region.