Latest Production Technology News

Talga Group has cemented its position in the European battery materials sector by securing full mining rights for its Nunasvaara South graphite mine and signing a binding supply agreement with fast-charging battery pioneer Nyobolt.

Jatcorp Limited reported a robust 76% revenue increase in Q4 FY25, driven by strong Moroka® sales and expanded manufacturing capabilities, setting ambitious growth targets for FY26.

Hazer Group has successfully raised $10.7 million through a combination of a share placement and a share purchase plan, positioning the company to advance its innovative clean hydrogen and graphite production technology.

Sparc Technologies progresses its pioneering green hydrogen pilot plant and graphene-based coatings, backed by a significant government grant and a successful capital raise.

Titomic’s Netherlands division has secured €800,000 in funding from the Dutch 3D Print Kompas program to advance its Cold Spray Additive Manufacturing technology, aiming to expand R&D and industrial applications across Europe.

Neometals’ joint venture Reed Advanced Materials has signed a non-binding MoU with Rio Tinto to collaborate on advancing the ELi Process, a lithium hydroxide production technology promising significant cost and environmental benefits.

Sparc Technologies has unveiled its first-of-its-kind photocatalytic water splitting pilot plant at the University of Adelaide, marking a key milestone in green hydrogen innovation. Commissioning is set to begin in July 2025, aiming to demonstrate a low-cost, modular alternative to traditional electrolysis.

Ionic Rare Earths’ Brazilian joint venture, Viridion, has been selected for significant government funding to accelerate rare earth refining and magnet recycling, marking a major step in Brazil’s strategic push for a secure, sustainable supply chain.

Atomos Limited announces a key leadership transition with COO Peter Barber appointed CEO, succeeding co-founder Jeromy Young who will remain on the board as a Non-Executive Director.

Sparc Technologies has progressed to Stage 2 of its Sparc Hydrogen joint venture with pilot plant commissioning slated for mid-2025, while also securing its first patent for photocatalytic water splitting technology in Morocco. Concurrently, its graphene-based additive ecosparc® demonstrates promising field trial results, underpinning commercial momentum.

Image Resources NL has achieved a key milestone with first heavy mineral concentrate production and shipment from its Atlas project, setting the stage for positive operating cash flow in the coming quarter.

Magnum Mining & Exploration is recalibrating its supply chain strategy in response to new U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminium, engaging with Chinese partners and advancing its Buena Vista iron project.