Latest Sustainability And Innovation News

AdAlta Limited has received a $0.78 million Research and Development Tax Incentive refund for FY2025, using part of it to repay a Radium Capital loan and strengthening its cash position as it nears a key licensing milestone.

Hazer Group has extended its collaboration with South Korean steel giant POSCO to further integrate its clean hydrogen and low-emissions graphite technology into low-carbon steel production.

Wide Open Agriculture shakes up its leadership with a new board appointment and plans to recruit a CEO experienced in scaling plant protein businesses, signaling a strategic push to globalise its lupin protein technology.

Merino & Co. Limited has unveiled a robust growth plan at its 2025 AGM, highlighting strengthened finances, operational expansion, and a clear focus on sustainability and premium brand positioning in the global apparel market.

Talga Group has received a significant A$13.35 million grant from the Swedish Energy Agency to advance its sustainable battery anode manufacturing project, aiming for near-industrial scale validation by mid-2026.

KMD Brands reported a challenging FY25 with a net loss but has launched a transformative ‘Next Level’ strategy focused on cost reset, product innovation, and digital growth. Early FY26 trading shows promising sales momentum, signaling potential turnaround.

Neometals’ Finnish subsidiary Novana Oy has been awarded a €48.7 million conditional grant from Business Finland to advance its €400 million Vanadium Recovery Project in Pori, aiming to produce up to 60% of Europe’s vanadium demand with a low-carbon footprint.

Orica Limited has delivered its strongest financial performance in over a decade, driven by premium product demand and digital innovation, while advancing ambitious sustainability targets. The company signals continued growth for 2026 despite emerging supply chain challenges.

Zoono Group has secured a five-year exclusive contract with Mpact Operations to apply its antimicrobial technology to corrugated packaging for fresh produce in South Africa and Namibia, aiming to extend shelf-life and reduce food waste.

Kinetiko Energy has secured the first tranche of funding from FFS Refiners to accelerate development of a pilot LNG gas plant at Brakfontein, marking a key step in its multi-phase Project Alpha.

Cobram Estate Olives Limited has reported a record-breaking FY2025, driven by strong sales growth in Australia and the USA, alongside a $178 million equity raise to accelerate its Californian olive grove expansion.

Jindalee Lithium is progressing its McDermitt Lithium Project with a proposed US SPAC listing, government backing, and an $8 million capital raise, positioning it as a key player in the US critical minerals landscape.