Latest Industrial Innovation News

Evion Group has appointed former Australian Ambassador to the US, Arthur Sinodinos, as Strategic Advisor to accelerate its US critical minerals strategy following its acquisition of the CARP Fluorspar Project in Nevada.

Titomic Limited has landed a contract worth over AUD 1.2 million from Lufthansa Technik AG to supply additional cold spray equipment to its Hamburg facility, reinforcing its foothold in aerospace additive manufacturing.

Brazilian Critical Minerals (ASX: BCM) has locked in pre-approval under Australia’s R&D Tax Incentive for its Ema Rare Earth Project, including critical overseas activities in Brazil. This reduces regulatory uncertainty and supports funding efficiency for advancing the project’s development.

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.

Aurora Labs has marked a significant milestone by securing its first purchase order for micro gas turbine engines, alongside strategic MOUs with major defence groups and a $5.5 million capital raise to fuel growth.

Mont Royal Resources has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding with the Saguenay Port Authority to explore locating a hydrometallurgical facility for its Ashram Rare Earths Project in Québec, leveraging the port’s strategic logistics and industrial infrastructure.

RemSense Technologies has secured a follow-up contract with ExxonMobil to deliver advanced digital twin solutions at the Bass Strait facility, reinforcing its role in the energy sector’s digital transformation.

Dotz Nano Limited has raised approximately A$2 million through a private placement, reinforcing its position in the emerging carbon capture market with fresh capital and new investors.

Hazer Group has extended its collaboration with South Korean steel giant POSCO to further integrate its clean hydrogen and low-emissions graphite technology into low-carbon steel production.

Neometals’ Finnish subsidiary Novana Oy has been awarded a €48.7 million conditional grant from Business Finland to advance its €400 million Vanadium Recovery Project in Pori, aiming to produce up to 60% of Europe’s vanadium demand with a low-carbon footprint.

First Graphene has extended its partnership with Breedon Group to October 2026 following successful trials of graphene-enhanced cement that improved strength by up to 35% and reduced CO2 emissions by 15%.

ABx Group Limited reports strong progress in rare earth extraction and clean chemical production, backed by strategic investments and a recent $3 million capital raise.