Latest Sustainable Recycling News

A takeover premium blew the doors off the Materials board this week, while one discounted equity raise did the opposite. Uranium names kept climbing on real production progress, and rare earths stayed in favour as governments and buyers circle supply.

A takeover offer lit up small caps, while one high-growth software name slid hard despite strong sector news. Resources dominated the winners list, but investors still punished dilution and discounted fundraisings.

Lithium Universe has launched the engineering phase for a modular photovoltaic panel recycling plant that integrates cutting-edge technologies to recover high-purity silver, responding to soaring silver prices and rising demand from electric vehicles.

Lithium Universe Limited has completed the second tranche of its share placement, raising $40,000 and securing shareholder approval for a significant options issuance tied to its growth strategy in lithium refining and solar panel recycling.

Infragreen Group Limited has reported a strong FY25 performance, exceeding prospectus forecasts with $18.6 million in pro forma EBITDA and a successful $40 million IPO. The company projects robust growth in FY26, driven by organic expansion and strategic acquisitions in sustainable infrastructure.

Livium Ltd has locked in exclusive worldwide rights to a cutting-edge microwave technology from the University of Melbourne, promising high recovery rates and energy savings in rare earth and platinum group metals extraction.

Livium Ltd has successfully raised A$4.5 million through a strategic placement to accelerate its battery recycling operations and expand into rare earth element and solar panel recycling. The capital injection will fund a new centralized processing hub and broaden its clean energy waste recycling capabilities.

Orora Limited reported solid FY25 financial results driven by strong performance in its Cans business and the Saverglass acquisition, alongside key capacity expansions and glass network optimizations. The company’s robust balance sheet supports ongoing shareholder returns and a positive outlook for FY26.

EcoGraf Limited reveals a major breakthrough in its HFfree® graphite purification technology, cutting operating costs by 25% and projecting a US$282 million NPV for its initial 25,000 tonnes per annum facility. This positions the company as a competitive, eco-friendly supplier amid rising global demand and geopolitical shifts in battery materials.

Lithium Universe has acquired exclusive global rights to a pioneering microwave-based solar panel recycling technology from Macquarie University, aiming to revolutionize critical metal recovery and sustainability in the solar industry.

James Hardie Industries plc has entered a definitive merger agreement to acquire The AZEK Company Inc. in a $7.8 billion deal, creating a combined leader in outdoor living and home exteriors. The transaction, expected to close in the second half of 2025, will see AZEK stockholders owning approximately 26% of the combined company.

Redivium Limited has successfully completed the formalities for listing a €25 million green bond, aimed at accelerating its sustainable battery recycling projects across Europe, including the UK, Czech Republic, and Romania.