Latest Technology Development News

Titomic’s Netherlands division has secured €800,000 in funding from the Dutch 3D Print Kompas program to advance its Cold Spray Additive Manufacturing technology, aiming to expand R&D and industrial applications across Europe.

Metallium Ltd has raised A$50 million to accelerate the commercial launch of its patented Flash Joule Heating technology in the U.S., aiming to revolutionize strategic metal recovery from waste and ore. The company is set to commission its first commercial plant in Texas by early 2026, backed by key partnerships and strong institutional support.

WA1 Resources has announced a significant update to its Luni niobium deposit, increasing total tonnage by 10% and adding a substantial Indicated resource component, reinforcing its status as a world-class discovery.

Neometals’ joint venture Reed Advanced Materials has signed a non-binding MoU with Rio Tinto to collaborate on advancing the ELi Process, a lithium hydroxide production technology promising significant cost and environmental benefits.

MTM Critical Metals has raised A$50 million through a well-supported institutional placement to accelerate the rollout of its proprietary Flash Joule Heating technology in the U.S. This capital injection marks a pivotal step in MTM’s transformation into a U.S.-focused clean technology company.

Global Uranium and Enrichment Limited is on the verge of finalizing a strategic partnership with uranium enrichment giant Urenco, securing a $5 million investment to accelerate Ubaryon’s innovative technology development.

Cardiex Limited has successfully raised $4.1 million through a fully underwritten entitlement offer, bringing total funds raised to $6.5 million including a recent institutional placement. The offer saw strong participation from directors and key shareholders, with new shares set to be issued imminently.

Sparc Technologies has unveiled its first-of-its-kind photocatalytic water splitting pilot plant at the University of Adelaide, marking a key milestone in green hydrogen innovation. Commissioning is set to begin in July 2025, aiming to demonstrate a low-cost, modular alternative to traditional electrolysis.

Ionic Rare Earths is advancing plans for multiple magnet recycling plants in the US, leveraging patented technology to produce high-purity rare earth oxides amid growing demand for sovereign supply chains.

Richmond Vanadium Technology slows key project activities and reshapes its leadership team to navigate a prolonged period of low vanadium prices while advancing battery technology development.

Lithium Universe Limited has acquired exclusive global rights to a pioneering microwave-based technology for recycling photovoltaic solar panels, offering a strategic pivot while awaiting lithium market recovery.

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.