Latest Sustainable Materials News

Zeotech Limited has locked in a binding five-year offtake agreement with MSI, granting exclusive marketing rights for its kaolin products across key Asian markets. This deal, valued at approximately AUD 204 million, sets the stage for early cash flow generation and advancement of its low-carbon concrete additive project.

ALCORE, ABx Group’s subsidiary, has secured government approval for overseas R&D activities and is pursuing a $5 million grant to accelerate its clean fluorine chemical technology commercialisation.

Lithium Universe Limited has successfully demonstrated its innovative JESE technology, achieving over 95% silver recovery from solar panels in under 30 minutes while preserving silicon wafers and reducing environmental impact.

Papyrus Australia has marked significant progress in July 2025 with successful testing at its Rapid Prototyping facility and advancing plans for a commercial production site, while also writing down key investments.

Nanollose Limited reported a $1.43 million loss for FY2025 while progressing pilot production of innovative biomaterials and strengthening its balance sheet with a $2.1 million capital raise. The company appointed a new CEO to drive commercialisation efforts in FY2026.

Metro Mining has delivered a striking half-year turnaround with a $119.8 million net profit, driven by record shipments, strong pricing, and significant foreign currency hedging gains.

Green360 Technologies has successfully raised A$4 million through a share placement to fund the commercialisation and scaling of its innovative low-carbon cement technology, supported by institutional investors and strengthened leadership.

AKORA Resources has launched a $2.91 million capital raising through a placement and entitlement offer to fund critical development milestones at its Bekisopa Iron Ore Project in Madagascar.

Papyrus Australia has made significant strides in Q2 2025, launching its Rapid Prototyping and R&D Facility and successfully trialling new banana fibre-based products, while deepening academic partnerships.

Neometals has reported a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate for its Ironclad gold deposit at Barrambie and signed a non-binding MoU with Rio Tinto to advance its lithium processing technology, alongside progress in battery recycling plant commissioning.

Papyrus Australia has fully impaired its investments in its Egyptian joint ventures PPYEg and EBFC, citing lack of returns and governance issues ahead of its 2025 audited results.

AnteoTech Ltd has achieved a significant technical milestone with its 70% silicon Ultranode™ X anode, demonstrating nearly 900 cycles at 80% capacity retention, signaling a leap forward for electric vehicle battery performance and sustainability.