Latest Renewables And Storage News

Australian Vanadium Limited has broadened its Optimised Feasibility Study to include high purity vanadium products aimed at aerospace, defence, and advanced manufacturing sectors, aligning with evolving critical minerals demand without delaying project timelines.

Explorers led the Materials tape as fresh drill stories and new ground deals pulled buyers into small caps. Big miners still delivered, but the loudest moves came from companies offering investors a near-term catalyst.

Origin Energy reported robust half-year results for December 2025, driven by strong Energy Markets performance and significant customer growth, while updating FY26 guidance with higher earnings expectations.

Origin Energy reports a 45% drop in half-year profit amid lower gas earnings and ongoing investments, while extending Eraring Power Station operations to 2029 to support NSW energy security.

GreenHy2 Limited has raised nearly $1 million through a strategic share placement aimed at expanding its PowerSafe Sodium-Ion and Lithium-Ion battery offerings. Part of the placement awaits shareholder approval at the upcoming AGM.

Mandrake Resources has received a US$1 million grant from the US Department of Energy to advance lithium exploration in Utah’s Paradox Basin, validating its Utah Lithium Project and strengthening partnerships with leading US research institutions.

Critical Resources Limited has secured a $1.75 million placement at market price, reinforcing investor confidence as it advances lithium, gold-antimony, and solid-state battery initiatives.

Altech Batteries has reported a significant technical milestone with its Silumina Anodes™ technology achieving 88.5% capacity retention after 500 cycles, alongside a $6 million capital raise and a strategic board renewal focused on commercialisation.

Origin Energy has announced it will keep the Eraring Power Station operational until April 2029, extending its life by nearly two years to bolster NSW’s energy security during the shift to renewables.

1414 Degrees secures critical approvals from AEMO and ElectraNet for its 140 MW Aurora Battery Energy Storage System, advancing the project toward grid connection and commercial operation in 2026.

WestStar Industrial's subsidiary SIMPEC has landed a significant $11 million contract to deliver structural and mechanical works at Tianqi Lithium's Kwinana plant, reinforcing its role in Australia's energy transition.

Critical Resources has engaged SLR Consulting to streamline permitting for its Mavis Lake Lithium Project in Ontario, aiming to fast-track approvals and secure government funding. This move strengthens the project’s role in North America’s lithium supply chain amid growing demand for sustainable battery materials.