Latest Materials Technology News

NOVONIX has delayed the start of mass production of battery-grade synthetic graphite anode material for Panasonic Energy to the second half of 2027, while maintaining its 2026 target for industrial-grade graphite production.

Neometals and Mineral Resources’ joint venture Reed Advanced Materials has teamed up with electrochemical leader De Nora to pilot an integrated lithium hydroxide production plant, advancing sustainable battery materials technology.

Matrix Composites & Engineering has fully redeemed its $7.5 million convertible note, replacing it with a new term loan facility from NAB that offers improved terms and a streamlined debt structure.

Firebird Metals has secured a key patent for its energy-efficient kiln and announced plans for an Australian Demonstration Plant to commercialise its battery materials technology.

Talga Group has received a significant A$13.35 million grant from the Swedish Energy Agency to advance its sustainable battery anode manufacturing project, aiming for near-industrial scale validation by mid-2026.

Archer Materials has demonstrated electrical control in its quantum devices, marking a crucial step toward reliable qubit readout and scalable quantum chip manufacturing.

Sparc Technologies teams up with Dulux Australia to apply their graphene-enhanced ecosparc® coating on the heritage-listed Cape Jaffa Lighthouse, marking a key step in commercialising advanced protective coatings.

Green Critical Minerals advances its Very High Density graphite technology with strong thermal performance validation, production scale-up, and strategic moves into global markets including a planned US listing.

Archer Materials has entered a strategic collaboration with Emergence Quantum to fast-track the development of graphene-based quantum devices, aiming to bridge cutting-edge science with commercial applications.

First Graphene Limited reveals significant progress in commercialising its PureGRAPH graphene technology, highlighting expanding global partnerships and a robust sales pipeline valued over A$10 million.

Adisyn Ltd has made significant strides in developing low-temperature graphene semiconductor interconnects, commissioning a new Atomic Layer Deposition system and securing a major managed IT services contract, while maintaining a strong cash position.

Green Critical Minerals has commissioned its first VHD Graphite production module and secured $7 million to drive commercialisation, while its McIntosh Project delivers robust economic metrics.