Latest Sustainability News

Vulcan Energy Resources has locked in a €2.2 billion financing package to fully fund Phase One of its Lionheart lithium and renewable energy project in Germany, marking a pivotal move from development to construction. The project aims to supply Europe with low-carbon lithium for electric vehicle batteries alongside renewable power and heat.

Vulcan Energy has awarded a €72 million EPCM contract to a Sedgman and HOCHTIEF joint venture for its Phase One Lionheart Project, aiming to produce 24,000 tonnes of lithium hydroxide annually to fuel half a million electric vehicles.

Talga Group has applied for a SEK 1.1 billion grant to fund a commercial-scale battery anode plant in Sweden, complementing existing EU funding and securing strong customer interest.

Nexsen Limited has appointed internationally acclaimed surgeon-scientist Professor Shekhar Kumta to its board, aiming to fast-track clinical validation and regulatory approval for its rapid diagnostic platforms ahead of a planned 2026 market entry.

Prairie Lithium has completed critical groundwork at its Canadian lithium brine project, setting the stage for construction and commercial operations in 2026 amid rising lithium prices.

Microba Life Sciences has secured a $3.06 million R&D tax incentive refund for FY25, reinforcing its cash reserves and supporting ongoing advancements in gastrointestinal diagnostics and clinical therapeutics.

Phoslock Environmental Technologies is set to resume production at its Changxing factory after a four-year halt, signaling renewed confidence in market demand and operational stability.

BetMakers Technology Group has secured a favorable three-year content distribution agreement with Penn Entertainment, alongside strong digital customer growth that signals robust momentum for FY26 and beyond.

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.

Bhagwan Marine has locked in a five-year, $75 million contract for its Coral Knight vessel with Jadestone Energy, reinforcing its foothold in Australia's offshore energy sector.

Mayfield Group Holdings has successfully closed an oversubscribed share purchase plan, raising over $5 million against a $3 million target, prompting a pro rata scale-back for larger applications.

Verbrec Limited has completed a transformative acquisition of Alliance Automation, significantly expanding its digital capabilities and service footprint across Australia and New Zealand.