Latest Technology Development News

InVert Graphite has secured full ownership of RapidGraphite, gaining exclusive rights to RapidPulse technology that promises to transform graphite processing with a rapid, sustainable method. The company raised A$2.5 million to fund scaled-up trials, aiming to integrate this breakthrough with its Tanzanian graphite assets.

Zinc of Ireland (ASX: ZMI) has fast-tracked its ARGO technology development to recover germanium, gallium, and indium, targeting early 2027 for pilot plant operations. The move aligns with EU regulatory demands for critical minerals and aims to reduce waste and emissions in zinc smelting.

The Environmental Group Limited (ASX:EGL) posted flat revenue of $112 million for FY26 but saw a sharp 44.7% fall in EBITDA and a $6 million net loss, weighed down by operational disruptions, a major ERP system implementation, and a $3 million goodwill impairment.

American Rare Earths has partnered with Novex to tackle the critical oxide-to-metal bottleneck in the US rare earth supply chain, aiming to establish a fully domestic mine-to-magnet value chain from its Halleck Creek Project.

Temas Resources posted a CAD 2.63 million loss for H1 2026, driven by ramped-up exploration and RCL technology development, while securing $1.5 million in fresh funding and signing initial RCL licensing contracts.

Pathkey.AI has appointed former Altium chairman Sam Weiss as a strategic advisor and raised $2.8 million in a placement led by Weiss, aiming to accelerate its AI-powered chip design platform Chipforge.

Unith Ltd has pushed back the closing date of its non-renounceable entitlement offer to late August, giving shareholders extra time to subscribe for new shares at 0.8 cents each.

PPK Group is set to return value to shareholders through a $2.5 million on-market share buyback following the profitable divestment of its Craig International Ballistics stake.

Control Bionics has achieved FDA registration for its NeuroStrip surface EMG platform, cementing its medical device status in the US and bolstering its appeal in clinical and research markets.

Lake Resources has commenced the last regulatory hurdle for its Kachi Lithium Brine Project in Argentina, with a month-long public consultation underway ahead of an expected environmental approval in September.

Firebird Metals has secured a Perth site and placed all major equipment orders for its Australian Demonstration Plant, backed by a A$2 million ARENA grant. Independent testing confirms ultra-high purity manganese sulphate production, reinforcing its technology's potential.

Metallium has validated its Flash Joule Heating technology through extensive testing and multi-reactor operation, advancing towards commercial e-waste processing at its Texas campus in H1 2027.