Latest Innovation News

Lithium Universe Limited appoints Iggy Tan as full-time CEO and Executive Chairman, signalling a strategic push to fast-track lithium refinery projects and innovative recycling technologies.

Perenti Limited has appointed Dr Vanessa Torres as its new Managing Director and CEO, succeeding Mark Norwell. With over 25 years of global mining leadership experience, Torres is set to lead Perenti into its next chapter of growth and diversification.

AdAlta’s BZDS1901 CAR-T therapy shows remarkable tumour shrinkage and complete responses in advanced mesothelioma patients, doubling expected outcomes and paving the way for higher dosing and expanded trials.

St George Mining has partnered with Boston Metal to trial a cutting-edge molten oxide electrolysis technology at its Araxá Project, aiming to revolutionise niobium production with lower costs and emissions.

OMG Group has inked a collaboration with Sydney’s The Little Marionette to supply premium Japanese matcha, reinforcing its vertically integrated matcha strategy and expanding its reach into premium hospitality and retail sectors.

NH3 Clean Energy has appointed Linde Engineering to lead the Front End Engineering and Design for its WAH2 clean ammonia project, while exploring innovative project delivery options to optimise capital and operational risk.

Victory Metals has announced a significant metallurgical breakthrough at its North Stanmore project, achieving over 70% extraction of critical heavy rare earths using a low-cost, low-complexity process. This advancement promises a faster, simpler path to market, setting the company apart in the competitive rare earths sector.

Everest Metals Corporation has reported promising metallurgical test results for its Mt Edon Critical Mineral Project, alongside submitting a key Mining Proposal to regulators, signalling progress toward commercial development.

Racura Oncology has enrolled the first patient in its Phase 1 HARNESS-1 trial, testing RC220 alongside osimertinib to tackle resistance in EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer. This milestone sets the stage for a multi-centre study aiming to improve treatment outcomes.

Duratec Limited has delivered its strongest half-year performance to date, reporting record revenue and gross profit across its diversified engineering and construction services. The company’s investor briefing highlighted robust order books, strategic growth in Defence and Energy sectors, and expansion into new regional markets.

Tyro Payments welcomes the Reserve Bank of Australia's reforms to merchant card payment costs, highlighting opportunities from increased transparency and competition. The changes, effective from October 2026, align with Tyro’s transparent pricing model and do not affect its near-term guidance.

Challenger Limited has welcomed APRA’s new capital framework for longevity products, set to ease capital requirements and reduce risk for providers, supporting Australia’s evolving retirement income market.