Latest Sustainable Technology News

Lithium Universe and Macquarie University unveil a breakthrough in solar panel recycling technology that dramatically cuts acid consumption and boosts silver recovery efficiency. This innovation promises to reshape the economics and sustainability of photovoltaic waste processing.

Magnum Mining & Exploration Limited is set to begin auger drilling on its Azimuth 125 Rare Earth Elements project in Brazil, targeting 19 high-priority ionic clay REE areas identified through radiometric and geological analysis.

Metallium’s U.S. subsidiary has signed a pivotal Memorandum of Understanding with Glencore, setting the stage for a major supply and offtake partnership in electronic scrap recycling. This collaboration underpins Metallium’s Texas facility launch and validates its proprietary technology in a competitive market.

Altech Batteries has partnered with AMPower to immediately market and distribute sodium nickel chloride batteries across Europe, Australia, and the USA, fast-tracking revenue ahead of its large-scale CERENERGY project in Germany.

Gowing Bros. Limited posted a $3.29 million loss for FY25 but declared a fully franked 3 cent final dividend, highlighting ongoing development at Sawtell Commons and a strong sustainability agenda.

Renascor Resources has begun construction of its Purified Spherical Graphite demonstration facility in Adelaide, aiming to showcase an innovative HF-free purification process and disrupt China’s near-monopoly on PSG supply.

Iondrive Limited has inked a binding Term Sheet with Livium Limited to commercialise its innovative Deep Eutectic Solvent (DES) technology for recycling critical materials from batteries, solar panels, and e-waste in Australia, with a pilot plant set to begin commissioning by the end of 2025.

Jatcorp has officially appointed Dr Xinpeng (Sean) Li as its CEO, locking in a three-year contract that underscores a strategic focus on sustainable growth and innovation.

Critical Resources Limited has raised $1.8 million through a strategic placement to fund maiden drilling programs at its gold-antimony projects in New South Wales and New Zealand, signaling a pivotal step in its exploration journey.

Ionic Rare Earths has launched a $7 million capital raise through a renounceable rights issue and placement, aiming to accelerate its magnet recycling projects and expand operations internationally.

Altech Batteries has announced breakthrough performance milestones for its CERENERGY sodium nickel chloride battery technology, demonstrating exceptional cycle life, efficiency, and safety that position it as a strong contender in grid and industrial energy storage.

Simble Solutions has landed a significant three-year contract to deploy its SimbleSense energy intelligence platform across more than 60 UK forecourt sites operated by Ascona Group. This deal underscores Simble’s expanding footprint in the UK energy management sector and supports Ascona’s ambitious net-zero goals.