Latest Technology Development News

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.

Locksley Resources has partnered with Columbia University to develop cutting-edge, sustainable technologies for rare earth and critical mineral processing in the US, advancing its Mine-to-Market strategy amid growing government support.

Neometals’ Finnish subsidiary Novana Oy has been awarded a €48.7 million conditional grant from Business Finland to advance its €400 million Vanadium Recovery Project in Pori, aiming to produce up to 60% of Europe’s vanadium demand with a low-carbon footprint.

Ionic Rare Earths has signed a landmark MOU with US Strategic Metals to develop rare earth magnet recycling in Missouri, advancing the US-Australia critical minerals partnership and aiming to reduce reliance on Chinese supply.

Archer Materials has partnered with CSIRO to develop cutting-edge quantum machine learning models aimed at revolutionizing fraud detection in financial transactions.

Great Northern Minerals has taken a significant step toward advancing its Catalyst Ridge rare earth project by securing an exclusive option to license a patented flotation technology from the University of Arizona, promising improved recovery and lower processing costs.

Altech Batteries reveals Sodium-Nickel-Chloride (SNC) batteries achieve an exceptionally low failure rate of 0.6-1.5% over 15+ years in harsh South African conditions, significantly outperforming lithium-ion and lead-acid alternatives.

Altech Batteries confirms the strategic importance of its AMPower Agreement, enabling immediate sales and cash flow, while detailing a recent $6 million capital raising and addressing trading compliance issues.

Battery Age Minerals has advanced its exploration with maiden drilling at Austria’s Bleiberg zinc-germanium project and secured approvals for gold-silver drilling in Argentina, while expanding its North American footprint with a new germanium-gallium asset in Utah.

Admiralty Resources NL reported a mixed cash flow quarter ending September 2025, balancing operating outflows with investing and financing inflows to maintain a solid funding runway.

Provaris Energy has advanced its hydrogen and carbon dioxide storage technologies through strategic partnerships and a new Norwegian fabrication facility, setting the stage for commercialisation in European energy markets.

Alexium International Group reported a 26% rise in Q1 FY26 sales driven by new business wins and expanded foam bedding applications, while navigating tighter funding conditions.