Latest Proprietary Technology News

Mount Ridley Mines secures $50,000 co-funding from CSIRO to kick-start research on scandium alloys for additive manufacturing, leveraging one of the world’s largest scandium resources at Grass Patch.

Papyrus Australia reached a key production milestone by delivering 200 biodegradable Collar Keeper® samples to TBS Mining Solutions, confirming its manufacturing scalability. The company’s May cash flow shows a steady funding runway amid ongoing R&D and commercialisation efforts.

Element 25 has taken a tangible step forward in its Butcherbird Expansion Project with the arrival of a critical processing component, a custom-built logwasher, at Fremantle Port. The project remains on schedule for commissioning in early 2027, underpinning the company’s plan to boost manganese concentrate output to 1.1 million tonnes per annum.

Nanoveu’s ECS-DoT AI chip has demonstrated up to 27.8% improvement in drone cruise energy efficiency in live flight tests, achieving gains without any hardware changes and consuming negligible power.

PMET Resources has endorsed NRW Holdings’ ALi® atmospheric leach process for producing battery-grade lithium carbonate, highlighting its economic and environmental advantages. NRW is advancing commercialisation with ongoing testing and development plans.

Temas Resources is on track to fully commission its Ontario metallurgical lab by July 2026, initiating large-scale testing of La Blache project material to refine its proprietary RCL technology and support commercialization.

IperionX’s Titan Definitive Feasibility Study outlines a shovel-ready Tennessee project targeting heavy rare earths, titanium, zirconium, and hafnium with robust economics and strategic US supply chain implications.

Vinyl Group has acquired Time Out Australia from Time Out England for nominal consideration, boosting its digital audience reach to 55% of Australians and completing a $2.4 million placement to fund integration. The acquisition is expected to be earnings accretive in FY27, reinforcing Vinyl's position as a leading cultural media platform.

GCM Corporation is seeking shareholder approval for a 15-to-1 share consolidation as a strategic step towards a potential listing on a US national stock exchange, aiming to boost international capital access and market visibility.

Volt Group reported an 8% revenue decline in FY25 amid strategic shifts but is poised for growth with the 4D Delta acquisition driving a 150% revenue surge in Q1 FY26.

International Graphite Limited and Italian chemical producer Alkeemia have formalised a joint venture to develop a major graphite processing facility in Porto Marghera, Italy, targeting 15,000 tonnes per year by 2029 with first production expected in 2027.

Flight Centre Travel Group showcased robust growth and strategic innovation at its 2026 Investor Day, navigating geopolitical challenges with AI-driven efficiency and portfolio reshaping.