Latest Commercial Scale Up News

Prairie Lithium has kicked off full construction of its lithium extraction plant in Saskatchewan, deploying innovative prefabricated building methods and preparing to install the largest Direct Lithium Extraction equipment ever built. With 100% of initial output pre-sold, the company is poised to reshape the lithium market.

Straker Ltd announces a pivotal leadership shift with the appointment of David Sowerby and Indiver Nagpal as Co-CEOs, marking a new era focused on commercial expansion and AI innovation. Founder Grant Straker transitions to a strategic board role to steer the company’s AI future.

Wide Open Agriculture has appointed Craig Swan as its new CEO, signaling a strategic push to commercialise its lupin protein technology and expand its footprint in Asia.

Advanced Energy Minerals has completed upgrades at its Quebec facility to produce ultra-low alpha High Purity Alumina, targeting the semiconductor sector with initial supply to Asian customers underway.

Terragen Holdings’ biostimulant Great Land Plus® has been independently shown to increase maize silage yields by up to 12%, translating into an estimated $1,100 additional revenue per hectare and a potential 20-fold return on investment.

Osteopore Limited reported an 11% increase in revenue to $3.06 million for 2025, alongside a wider net loss of $3.72 million as it invests heavily in product development and regulatory compliance. The company also expanded its footprint with a new Singapore subsidiary.

HyTerra Limited has partnered with Prometheus Hydrogen to demonstrate an integrated geologic hydrogen production and delivery system in the US, aiming to complete by December 2026. This collaboration could pave the way for commercial-scale hydrogen supply to government and defense sectors.

Alpha HPA Limited reported a $22.5 million loss for the half-year ending December 2025, driven by ongoing investment in its HPA First Project. Despite the loss, strong demand from semiconductor and battery sectors and a recent $225 million capital raise position the company for significant growth.

Pilot Energy is advancing Australia’s first Direct Air Capture demonstration facility at its Cliff Head site, aiming to start operations by mid-2026 and pave the way for a large-scale carbon removal plant.

Foresta Group Holdings reported a 12% increase in its half-year loss to nearly $2 million as it progresses its pioneering wood pellet and pine chemicals project in New Zealand, securing key lease agreements and finalising a $2.4 million insurance settlement.

Temas Resources has launched a major re-assay initiative on historic drill core at its La Blache project, aiming to identify valuable metals like gallium, scandium, and chromium while saving millions in drilling costs.

Li-S Energy narrows its loss to $1.21 million in H1 2026, propelled by a $7.8 million ARENA grant and key manufacturing milestones including Australia’s first lithium metal foil production line. Strategic defence and aerospace partnerships bolster its commercialisation drive.