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Zinc of Ireland (ASX: ZMI) has finalised its acquisition of Meclex, securing two hydrometallurgical technologies aimed at disrupting zinc and lead processing with low-emission methods. Backed by a fresh A$5.5 million placement, ZMI is accelerating pilot plant development and exploration at its Kildare project.

Zeotech Limited's methane control technology has delivered a 92% reduction in methane emissions during initial field trials at a Queensland landfill, signalling promising real-world performance for its zeoteCH4® biofilter solution.

Phoslock Environmental Technologies reported a sales recovery in 2025 with further growth expected, backed by resumed production in China and promising European projects, while ongoing litigation clouds the outlook.

Parkway Corporate has teamed up with Hitachi to develop modular ultra-high brine concentration systems, crucial for its flagship Queensland Brine Management Complex project aimed at transforming industrial waste brine into green chemicals.

Fluence Corporation has landed a $3.7 million contract to build a high-capacity water treatment plant in Texas, aiming to reduce industrial reliance on municipal water amid ongoing drought conditions.

Advanced Energy Minerals (ASX:AEM) is partnering with NeoCtech to pilot rare earth doped nano high purity alumina, backed by an $800,000 CAD Canadian government grant. The project targets strategic sectors including AI, robotics, and aerospace with sustainable, high-performance materials.

Environmental Clean Technologies (ASX: ECT) has advanced its PFAS remediation technology with a scalable high-voltage system achieving 1,000°C without additives, expanded its Flash Joule Heating licence to water treatment adsorbents, and formed an expert Advisory Board to accelerate commercialisation.

Zeotech pushed forward its AusPozz™ metakaolin commercialisation with extended and new MOUs, progressed key Toondoon project approvals amid rising contractor costs, and launched live methane control trials.

Phoslock Environmental Technologies reported a stable sales volume and improved cash flow compared to last year, while ramping up production after reopening its Chinese factory. The company is advancing R&D on a new lanthanum product and faces ongoing legal challenges with mediation set for June.

Calix Limited has secured an initial A$5.7 million payment following the completion of its lithium Mid-Stream Project restructure with PLS Group, releasing $11.4 million in capital and shifting to a capital-light licensing model.

Calix Limited has secured a two-year toll processing agreement with Green360 Technologies to produce calcined clay for low-carbon cement, leveraging existing capacity without capital outlay. This partnership aims to advance sustainable cement production while potentially generating several million dollars in annual revenue for Calix.

Calix Limited has successfully completed the first milestone of its ARENA grant for the Zesty Green Iron Demonstration Project, unlocking a $2 million payment and marking a key step forward in its industrial decarbonisation efforts.