Latest Renewable Energy Technology News

Sparc Hydrogen, in partnership with the University of Adelaide, has won a $2.75 million Australian Government grant to advance its pioneering green hydrogen pilot plant. This funding underscores the commercial promise of its novel photocatalytic water splitting technology.

Cobalt Blue Holdings has secured a three-year extension to its Major Project Status for the Broken Hill Cobalt Project, reinforcing its strategic importance to Australia’s critical minerals sector and enhancing development prospects.

Golden Horse Minerals has acquired full ownership of the Sorrel Copper Project from NT Minerals for $3 million, gaining significant copper exposure in a Tier-1 jurisdiction. The acquisition replaces a prior earn-in option and positions Golden Horse for resource growth amid rising copper demand.

Lode Resources has reported impressive high-grade antimony and silver intercepts from its ongoing drilling program at the Montezuma Project in Tasmania, revealing new lodes and extending mineralisation.

Carnegie Clean Energy has secured $335,020 in funding from the Blue Economy CRC to progress the preliminary design of its MoorPower commercial pilot, aiming to revolutionize offshore aquaculture energy use.

Iron Road Ltd has entered a staged Farm-In and Joint Venture agreement with Red Tiger Resources to explore the promising EL6580 tenement in South Australia, targeting heavy mineral sands and other critical minerals. The deal includes a phased investment approach with potential to increase Iron Road’s stake to 70%.

PVW Resources has reported strong desorption test results from its Capão Bonito project in Brazil, confirming the presence of Ionic Adsorption Clay (IAC) style rare earth mineralisation with high recoveries of magnet rare earth oxides near surface.

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.

GR Engineering Services has landed a $77.6 million EPC contract to upgrade the Eloise copper processing facility in northern Queensland, marking a significant milestone in its project portfolio.

Nimy Resources has wrapped up a major drilling campaign at its Block 3 Gallium Prospect in Western Australia, setting the stage for a maiden resource estimate by year-end. Early assays reveal promising high-grade gallium, fueling optimism amid growing global demand for this critical metal.

Eclipse Metals confirms a significant inferred resource of rare earth elements at its Grønnedal Project in Greenland, highlighting coarse-grained mineralogy and efficient processing potential that could position it as a key Western supplier.

Lithium Universe Limited has acquired exclusive global rights to a pioneering microwave-based technology for recycling photovoltaic solar panels, offering a strategic pivot while awaiting lithium market recovery.