Latest Industrial Partnerships News

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.

Hazer Group has locked in a binding MOU with South Australia's Hallett Group to integrate its graphite into low-emissions concrete, reinforcing its regional decarbonisation foothold.

Metal Powder Works has extended its contract with Westinghouse Electric Company to further develop its patented metal powders for advanced nuclear applications, marking a strategic milestone despite limited immediate financial impact.

Green360 Technologies has successfully demonstrated its Eco-Clay product as a 50% Portland cement replacement in shotcrete applications, opening new avenues in underground and civil infrastructure markets.

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.

GCM Corporation finalises exclusive rights to its Very High Density technology, launches its first commercial heat sink products, and expands global prototyping efforts targeting high-growth sectors including EV infrastructure and data centres.

Adisyn has confirmed a major graphene breakthrough compatible with semiconductor manufacturing and secured exclusive radar absorption rights, backed by a $14 million placement led by top institutional investors.

Hazer Group and KBR have completed a commercial-scale Process Design Package for a 30,000 tonnes per annum hydrogen plant, marking a key step toward industrial deployment of methane pyrolysis technology.

Metal Powder Works has partnered with CenterLine to develop Kirksite alloy powders for cold spray automotive tooling, targeting a USD 100-300 million market. This collaboration aims to enhance tooling repair speed and cost-efficiency in the automotive sector.

Cromwell Property Group reported a 1.5% rise in operating profit and a 13.6% increase in assets under management, driven by strategic industrial acquisitions and robust portfolio performance.

Australian Rare Earths Limited (ASX, AR3) reports breakthrough metallurgical testwork at its Koppamurra project, doubling heap leach irrigation rates and achieving around 70% recovery of key magnet rare earth elements. These advances promise faster production timelines and lower costs ahead of the Pre-Feasibility Study.

Freehill Mining Limited reported a robust 46% increase in quarterly sales, driven by strong demand at its Islon aggregate site and steady contributions from Yerbas Buenas. Meanwhile, the company advances promising copper and gold project assessments.