Latest Technology Development News

InVert Graphite has acquired RapidGraphite and its RapidPulse™ technology, aiming to revolutionise graphite processing with rapid, acid-free purification. The company raised A$2.5 million to fund scale-up trials and integrate this with its Morogoro graphite project in Tanzania.

Wide Open Agriculture (ASX: WOA) is executing a major strategic pivot by closing its German production site and transitioning to a capital-light contract manufacturing model to improve economics and scale lupin protein production.

IGO Limited closed FY26 on a high note with improved safety metrics, rising spodumene prices, and a strategic divestment of its Nova nickel operation. Despite a fire-induced shutdown at Greenbushes, the company maintained robust cash flow and set ambitious FY27 guidance.

Electro Optic Systems (ASX:EOS) posted a 284% surge in first-half 2026 revenue to $169 million, driven by robust defence contracts and regional tensions. Its order book hit a historic $846 million, prompting an upgrade to full-year guidance and signalling strong momentum in counter-drone and laser weapon systems.

Bayan Mining has launched its first-ever drilling program at the Desert Star Rare Earth Project, confirming key mineralisation and signing a strategic MoU with US Critical Materials to develop processing technologies.

Critical Resources identified 14 pegmatite bodies at Mavis Lake’s Corona Field and confirmed high-grade tungsten and gold systems in New Zealand, while progressing its solid-state lithium-ion battery technology to full-format pouch cells.

Green360 Technologies has secured its first binding commercial supply agreement with Holcim Australia for up to 4,800 tonnes of its proprietary MKX-CC low-carbon cement replacement, marking a significant step from development to commercial sales amid tightening supplementary cementitious material supplies.

Janus Electric has locked in A$7.7 million through a private placement to bolster its growth in the North American electric heavy vehicle market, following a surge in orders.

Green360 Technologies has locked in its inaugural commercial supply contract with Holcim Australia for up to 4,800 tonnes of its MKX-CC low-carbon cement replacement, marking its shift from development to commercial sales amid tightening supplementary cementitious material supplies.

Bayan Mining has agreed to sell its Bayan Springs North Project in Nevada to Sun Silver for up to A$800,000, retaining a 1.0% royalty and securing non-dilutive funding to focus on rare earths development.

PainChek has received a $1.123 million R&D tax incentive refund for FY2025, reinforcing its cash reserves and underpinning ongoing development of AI pain assessment algorithms and US market validation.

Nanoveu’s ECS-DoT edge-AI chip has proven its mettle in live drone trials with up to 51% energy efficiency gains, while the acquisition of Spinoff Robotics adds proprietary drone platforms and engineering talent to accelerate commercialisation.