Latest Sustainability News

Altech Batteries has won conditional approval for a €46.11 million German government grant to support its innovative CERENERGY Sodium-Chloride Solid-State battery project, advancing plans for a 120 MWh manufacturing facility in Saxony.

Janus Electric has secured full California Air Resources Board approval for its JCM 540 battery-electric truck conversion system, enabling fleet operators to access up to US$90,000 in government vouchers per vehicle. This milestone accelerates Janus’ entry into the lucrative California zero-emission freight market.

Lithium Universe Limited has taken a significant step forward in its North American lithium refining ambitions by confirming the suitability of a Brownsville, Texas site for its second refinery. This move supports a binational platform designed to meet surging demand for battery-grade lithium carbonate.

Pilot Energy has secured a $10.75 million joint development agreement with SN Energy to build a hybrid solar and battery storage project alongside a proposed 50MW data centre at Three Springs.

Orthocell has reported a record $3.2 million in quarterly revenue, marking its seventh consecutive quarter of growth, driven by strong sales of its Remplir™ nerve repair product in Australia and early traction in the US market.

Ryder Capital Limited has announced a new quarterly dividend policy, declaring a fully franked 3.0 cents per share dividend to commence in January 2026, signalling a steady income stream for shareholders.

EQ Resources has reported a significant 33% increase in tungsten production for the December quarter, coinciding with record-breaking tungsten prices that continue to climb into 2026.

Adisyn Ltd has successfully demonstrated low-temperature deposition of an sp²-based carbon layer using Atomic Layer Deposition, a milestone independently verified and critical for semiconductor integration.

VBX Limited reports promising exploration drilling results from its Wuudagu E and F bauxite plateaus, revealing thicker deposits with higher alumina and lower silica content than previously recorded. These findings could significantly expand the company’s resource base in northern Western Australia.

Patagonia Lithium has reached 335 metres depth in its Formentera lithium brine drilling program in Argentina, successfully collecting brine and core samples for detailed analysis. The company plans further drilling and geophysical surveys to refine its Mineral Resource Estimate.

BlueScope Steel has received a $30 per share takeover proposal from a consortium of SGH Limited and US-based Steel Dynamics, sparking fresh speculation about the steelmaker's future.

BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited has announced estimated cash distributions for a broad suite of Australian iShares ETFs, with key dates set for January 2026. Investors are reminded to update details and consider the Distribution Reinvestment Plan ahead of the record date.