Latest Materials Science News

Power Minerals has partnered with Australian tech firm Gega Elements to develop a gallium extraction process from its Santa Anna Project in Brazil, aiming to establish a vertically integrated supply chain amid rising global demand and supply risks.

Altech Batteries has achieved a major milestone with its Silumina Anodes™, delivering 88.5% capacity retention after 500 cycles and a 40% capacity boost over graphite anodes. This advancement promises longer electric vehicle ranges and lighter battery packs.

Dotz Nano Limited has raised an additional A$460,000 through unsecured loans, bringing total funding under this facility to A$1.2 million to support working capital needs.

St George Mining secures government support to establish a cutting-edge pilot plant and research centre at its Araxá Project, aiming to refine rare earth and niobium processing in Brazil. This initiative builds on historic metallurgical success and positions the company at the forefront of critical metals supply chain development.

Strategic Elements Ltd has successfully fabricated over 2,000 Energy Ink™ prototype cells in a commercial setting, marking a pivotal step toward global collaboration and product development. This breakthrough validates the reproducibility of their moisture-powered printable ink technology at scale.

First Graphene Limited’s partnership with Halocell Energy and QUT has yielded a breakthrough in perovskite solar cells, doubling efficiency to 30.6% while cutting production costs by up to 80%. This innovation paves the way for scalable, low-cost solar solutions across multiple industries.

Locksley Resources has partnered with Rice University to pioneer domestic antimony processing in the US, aiming to reduce reliance on foreign supply and support critical defense and energy sectors.

Nanoveu Limited has completed the final tranche of its $3.02 million capital raising, with Chairman Dr David Pevcic investing $400,000 following shareholder approval. This funding round bolsters Nanoveu’s push in advanced semiconductor and 3D visualization technologies.

Codeifai Limited advances its fintech and cybersecurity ambitions by acquiring a cutting-edge quantum-secure AI platform and a leading QR code competitor, backed by a $2.35 million capital raise.

Nanoveu Limited has completed a $2 million capital raise through a strategic placement and exercised options, reinforcing its position in advanced semiconductor and 3D visualization technologies.

AnteoTech Ltd has achieved a significant technical milestone with its 70% silicon Ultranode™ X anode, demonstrating nearly 900 cycles at 80% capacity retention, signaling a leap forward for electric vehicle battery performance and sustainability.

Nanoveu Limited has showcased its acquisition of EMASS and the breakthrough ECS-DoT system-on-chip technology, promising ultra-low-power AI processing with a notable 33% simulated flight time improvement in drones.