Latest Sustainability In It News

IODM Limited has renewed its commercial agreement with Convera for the UK higher education sector, increasing its revenue share and shifting to a non-exclusive arrangement that broadens its market opportunities.

GR Engineering Services Limited has been awarded a $68 million EPC contract by Northparkes Mining Services, a subsidiary of Evolution Mining, to upgrade the Northparkes Coarse Particle Flotation Project in New South Wales, aiming to improve copper recovery and energy efficiency.

Select Harvests Limited has announced the resignation of CEO and Managing Director David Surveyor, who led the company through a significant operational transformation and financial recovery from a loss in FY23 to a $31.8 million profit in FY25. Surveyor will remain for a six-month transition period while the company searches for his successor.

Zinc of Ireland NL (ASX: ZMI) has entered a binding agreement to acquire Dutch metals technology company Meclex, integrating proprietary hydrometallurgical processes ARGO and VOLTA with its Kildare Zinc project. The company also announced a $5.5 million placement to support exploration and technology development alongside new board appointments.

Patagonia Lithium Ltd (ASX:PL3) has reported exceptional porosity and specific yield results from Well Six at its Formentera Lithium Brine Project in Argentina, alongside a lithium assay of 412ppm. These findings support a sustainable pumping rate of approximately 160,000 litres per hour and underpin plans for an updated Mineral Resource Estimate.

Orora has lowered its FY26 EBIT forecast for its Saverglass business due to direct operational impacts and indirect market shifts stemming from the ongoing Middle East conflict, while maintaining stable guidance for other segments.

Vmoto Limited forecasts FY26 sales revenue between $73.5 million and $85 million, marking a 57% to 82% increase over FY25, driven by growing orders, strategic partnerships, and regulatory trends favouring electric motorcycles in key markets.

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank has announced new long-term partnerships with Infosys and Genpact to enhance technology and operational efficiency, alongside a 7.6% increase in cash earnings for the third quarter of 2026.

Alkane Resources delivered 45,776 ounces of gold equivalent in Q3 2026, boosted cash and bullion holdings to $362 million, and maintained its full-year production guidance amid stable operations.

Sandfire Resources reported a Q3 FY26 copper equivalent production of 34.5kt, bringing nine-month production to 106.5kt. Despite operational challenges, the group maintains its FY26 guidance but now expects to deliver in the lower half of the range, alongside a $15 million reduction in capital expenditure.

Electro Optic Systems Holdings Limited (ASX: EOS) has concluded its civil penalty proceedings with ASIC, agreeing to a $4 million penalty and costs. This resolution marks a significant step in addressing legacy issues and refocusing on strategic growth.

Neuren Pharmaceuticals’ partner Acadia Pharmaceuticals has broadened availability of DAYBUE STIX, a new FDA-approved powder formulation of trofinetide for Rett syndrome, in the US. Early caregiver feedback and expert consensus highlight its potential role in personalised patient care.