Latest Sustainable Materials News

Papyrus Australia has appointed Daniel Schmidt as CEO and secured a $250k government grant alongside a binding agreement to produce biodegradable mining products, marking a decisive shift from R&D to commercial operations.

Zeotech Limited has signed a non-binding MOU with construction giant Laing O’Rourke to trial its innovative low-carbon AusPozz™ metakaolin in live infrastructure projects, aiming to validate and accelerate the commercial adoption of sustainable building materials.

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.

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.

Papyrus Australia clarifies it has signed a binding term sheet, not a final agreement, with AQN for biodegradable boards, contingent on facility setup and product testing.

Papyrus Australia has signed a binding term sheet with TBS Mining Solutions to produce a biodegradable version of the Collar Keeper® product, marking a significant step in commercialising sustainable mining solutions.

Latrobe Magnesium secures EPA Victoria approval to begin commissioning and operations at its Hazelwood North Demonstration Plant, moving closer to commercial magnesium oxide production.

Zeotech Limited has secured a binding offtake term sheet with MSI, granting exclusive rights to supply and market its kaolin products across key Asian markets, underpinning its Toondoon Kaolin Project development.

Papyrus Australia appoints Daniel Schmidt as CEO to lead its transition from R&D to commercial operations, alongside a strategic restructure to support growth.