Latest Innovation News

Peppermint Innovation Ltd has raised A$500,000 to accelerate the rollout of its bizmoto digital wallet platform across the Philippine cooperative sector, targeting millions of members and aiming to boost transaction frequency and recurring revenue.

Scout Security outlines a bold transformation with the acquisition of Roo Inc., expansion into insuretech, and a pivot to AI-driven smart security solutions, positioning itself for accelerated growth and profitability.

Accent Resources reports metallurgical testwork confirming high-grade magnetite concentrates at coarse grind sizes, advancing its Magnetite Range Project towards green steel markets.

Mount Ridley Mines has entered a Material Transfer Agreement with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory to explore rare earth element processing, marking a strategic move in critical minerals downstream development.

Impact Minerals’ associate Alluminous has teamed up with US battery innovator C4V to fast-track the commercialisation of its HiPurA® high purity alumina for advanced battery applications, marking a key step in its vertically integrated strategy.

PYC Therapeutics reports positive safety outcomes from the initial phase of its clinical trial for PYC-003, a promising treatment for Polycystic Kidney Disease. The drug was well tolerated in healthy volunteers, paving the way for patient dosing and further trials.

Sparc Technologies has achieved a significant commercial milestone with its first sale of ecosparc®, a graphene-based additive for protective coatings, to an Asian coatings company following successful proof-of-concept testing.

RPMGlobal shareholders convened on 19 December 2025 to vote on Caterpillar's $5.00 per share acquisition proposal, with strong board support and regulatory hurdles nearing resolution.

Amaero Ltd has secured a A$4.6 million order from Titomic under their exclusive five-year agreement, marking a significant step in supplying critical refractory and titanium powders for defense applications.

Nanoveu Limited has announced the tape-out of its next-generation ECS-DoT 16nm integrated circuit, alongside key collaborations with Arrow Electronics and Semtech, signaling a strong push into the ultra-low-power Edge AI market.

Altech Batteries has abruptly ended its partnership with AMPower, shifting focus to its own advanced battery technologies as part of a strategic reset by its new board.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has given the green light to Caterpillar’s proposed acquisition of RPMGlobal, clearing a major regulatory hurdle. The deal now awaits shareholder and Foreign Investment Review Board approvals.