Latest Renewable Energy Technology News

Voltaic Strategic Resources confirms a significant 1.2km surface rare earth element and gallium anomaly at its Soren prospect within the Paddys Well Project, setting the stage for an extensive 2026 drilling and geophysical campaign.

Sparc Hydrogen has reached a pivotal milestone with sustained hydrogen generation at its Roseworthy pilot plant, advancing its innovative photocatalytic water splitting technology towards commercialisation.

Axel REE Limited reports promising metallurgical results from its Caladão Project in Brazil, confirming a magnet-rich ionic clay system with rare earth grades comparable to established Asian operations. These findings underpin a low-capital, low-operating cost in-situ leach development strategy.

Synertec has secured a pivotal contract to supply its zero-emission Powerhouse system to Shell QGC’s Coal Seam Gas operations in Queensland, marking a significant step in industrial decarbonisation.

ClearVue Technologies has secured an A$881k Australian Government R&D rebate and used part of it to retire a A$409k loan, strengthening its financial position as it advances its solar glass technology.

DevEx Resources reports a major metallurgical breakthrough at its Kennedy Rare Earths Project in Queensland, achieving up to 68% recovery of critical magnet rare earth elements using a straightforward heap leach process with low acid consumption.

Black Bear Minerals has completed the acquisition of the high-grade Shafter Silver Project in Texas, including $150 million in existing infrastructure, positioning itself strategically amid rising silver demand and geopolitical supply shifts.

Encounter Resources has uncovered a new high-grade niobium and rare earth element zone 500 metres east of its Crean resource, highlighting the expanding potential of the Elephant Island Fault corridor in Western Australia.

Nimy Resources announces a maiden JORC Inferred Mineral Resource at its Mons Block 3 project in Western Australia, featuring exceptionally high-grade gallium and significant rare earth oxides, positioning the company as a potential key supplier amid global supply constraints.

Charger Metals has initiated a 3,000m drilling program targeting a significant niobium anomaly at its Lake Johnston Lithium Project, funded by Rio Tinto Exploration. This move could unlock new battery metals potential alongside existing lithium and gold prospects.

Mount Ridley Mines has consolidated its control over the entire Grass Patch Complex in Western Australia, significantly expanding its critical mineral footprint and setting the stage for resource growth in gallium and rare earth elements.

Ionic Rare Earths has signed a landmark MOU with US Strategic Metals to develop rare earth magnet recycling in Missouri, advancing the US-Australia critical minerals partnership and aiming to reduce reliance on Chinese supply.