Altech Moves Closer to Global Commercialisation of Sodium Nickel Chloride and CERENERGY Batteries
Oct 30, 2025
The Lithium Turnaround: Pilbara, Liontown, IGO, MinRes, and Global Lithium Resources to Watch
Oct 30, 2025
Flynn Gold Identifies High-Grade Gold-Tungsten-Cobalt at Firetower Project
Oct 30, 2025
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The Lithium Turnaround: Pilbara, Liontown, IGO, MinRes, and Global Lithium Resources to Watch
Australia’s lithium industry is entering an exciting period. Global demand for lithium is rising sharply, electrification is accelerating, and Australia’s hard-rock lithium producers are perfectly positioned to benefit. From rising export earnings to operational leverage and selective growth opportunities, the fundamentals are compelling. We’ve captured the full story in a detailed report, including: Why lithium […]
Is the Critical Minerals Sell-Off a Buying Opportunity for North America-Exposed Names?
After a two-month global rally in critical minerals and rare earths stocks, especially those with North American assets, the group has slumped over the past 48 hours on headlines that Washington and Beijing have reached a framework to delay new tariffs and relax near-term export restrictions. The pullback could be technical, not fundamental, as traders take profits, but underlying need […]
When Averages Turn Mean and Steal Your Joy
It is very true that comparison is the thief of joy and that is particularly the case when it comes to superannuation balances. It seems that every second day there is another piece of financial propaganda warning about how high average superannuation balances are at various ages. The not so hidden meaning is it if […]
Property Boom Flatters Victoria’s Troubled Budget
There’s nothing like a property boom to gladden the heart of any state premier. So Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan must be delighted to see that Melbourne’s median house price has now marched to within $10,000 of its record high. While these higher prices make it harder for first time buyers to get into the market, […]
The Lithium Turnaround: Pilbara, Liontown, IGO, MinRes, and Global Lithium Resources to Watch
Australia’s lithium industry is entering an exciting period. Global demand for lithium is rising sharply, electrification is accelerating, and Australia’s hard-rock lithium producers are perfectly positioned to benefit. From rising export earnings to operational leverage and selective growth opportunities, the fundamentals are compelling. We’ve captured the full story in a detailed report, including: Why lithium […]
Boss Energy on Track to Meet 2026 Guidance after Record September Quarter
Boss Energy (ASX: BOE) is on target to match its 2026 guidance after booking a record-breaking September quarter. The company generated robust free cash flow with strong production from its Honeymoon uranium project in South Australia, and costs lower than the forecast annual guidance. Boss enters the new quarter with zero debt, $212.4 million in […]
Boss Energy’s Alta Mesa Uranium Project Unveils New Mineralisation Discoveries
Boss Energy’s (ASX: BOE) investment in the Alta Mesa uranium project in Texas continues to pay off, with news that project operator enCore Energy has identified new uranium mineralisation near existing wellfields. The Australian company acquired a 30% interest in Alta Mesa from enCore in early 2024 for approximately $92 million and the rapidly expanding project’s […]
Boss Energy Appoints Matthew Dusci New CEO as Strategic Review Continues
Boss Energy (ASX: BOE) has promoted highly experienced Matthew Dusci to transition to the role of managing director and chief executive officer of the uranium mine developer. As many expected, Mr Dusci is stepping up from his role of chief operating officer to succeed Duncan Craib in the top job, effective immediately. Mr Dusci has more […]
Advance Metals Consolidates Mexican Portfolio with Guadalupe y Calvo Acquisition in Transformational Quarter
Advance Metals (ASX: AVM) has ruled off a milestone quarter that included the acquisition of the high-grade Guadalupe y Calvo (GyC) gold–silver project in Mexico, securing the right to earn-in to 100% ownership from Endeavour Silver Corp. The deal elevates Advance’s total Mexican endowment to more than 100 million ounces silver equivalent (AgEq) across its three […]
The Lithium Turnaround: Pilbara, Liontown, IGO, MinRes, and Global Lithium Resources to Watch
Australia’s lithium industry is entering an exciting period. Global demand for lithium is rising sharply, electrification is accelerating, and Australia’s hard-rock lithium producers are perfectly positioned to benefit. From rising export earnings to operational leverage and selective growth opportunities, the fundamentals are compelling. We’ve captured the full story in a detailed report, including: Why lithium […]
Flynn Gold Identifies High-Grade Gold-Tungsten-Cobalt at Firetower Project
Flynn Gold (ASX: FG1) has identified high-grade gold, tungsten, and cobalt near surface at its Firetower project in northwest Tasmania. Ongoing re-sampling of historical drill core delivered significant intercepts such as 17 metres at 4.1 grams per tonne gold, 0.21% tungsten and 0.04% cobalt, which included 6m at 9.27g/t gold, 0.59% tungsten, and 0.08% cobalt from […]
RareX Enters Critical Minerals Processing and Supply Chain Partnership with US Strategic Metals
RareX (ASX: REE) has signed a memorandum of understanding with US Strategic Metals (USSM) establishing a collaboration framework to align Australian-led rare earth and critical minerals production with US-based downstream processing and supply chain development. The two parties will assess USSM’s permitted multi-metallic critical minerals hub in Missouri for its capability to process rare earth products […]
Algorae Pharmaceuticals Driving Expansion with Innovation and Commercialisation
Algorae Pharmaceuticals (ASX: 1AI) has reported a period of significant expansion as it broadens its operations to include complementary commercial activities. In the three months to end September, the company advanced its dual-track strategy of AI-driven innovation and pharmaceutical commercialisation, securing two landmark deals to expand its presence across Australia and New Zealand. Algorae also advanced […]
Genetic Signatures Reports Regional Success of EasyScreen Gastrointestinal Parasite Detection Kit
Genetic Signatures (ASX: GSS) has reported a strong start to the new financial year with the commercial success of its EasyScreen gastrointestinal parasite detection testing kit across all operating regions, and a 20% increase in sales for the quarter to $5.4 million. Revenue contributions came from new business with existing customers in Australia, which experienced […]
Algorae Pharmaceuticals Expands Commercial Footprint with New Cadila Partnership
Algorae Pharmaceuticals (ASX: 1AI) and private Indian company Cadila Pharmaceuticals have entered into a licence and supply agreement covering two new generic medicines for the Australian and New Zealand markets. The agreement will formalise an operational framework for the partnership and will see Algorae commence planning for Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) registration to enable commercialisation of […]
TrivarX to Acquire Stabl-Im Diagnostic Technology for Early Detection of Metastatic Brain Tumours
TrivarX (ASX: TRI) has announced plans to acquire novel Stabl-Im metastatic brain technology and associated stable isotope cancer diagnostic intellectual property from Australian company Nucleics. Stabl-Im represents a potential breakthrough in the safe and non-invasive detection of brain cancers and metastases using standard magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) equipment to visualise and monitor tumour growth without the […]
Stakk to Supply Embedded Finance Solution to Chime Financial’s Mobile Banking App
Stakk (ASX: SKK) has secured a master services agreement and corresponding service order form with US-based digital banking platform Chime Financial for the delivery of its Stakk IQ embedded finance solution. The initial 12-month solution will encompass Stakk’s mobile image capture, image authentication, optical character recognition (OCR), and document and data orchestration capabilities to power […]
Archer Materials Confirms Suitability of Silicon Foundation for Potassium-Sensing Biochip Device
Initial data from first-stage testing of Archer Materials’ (ASX: AXE) blood potassium graphene Biochip project have shown the technology suitable for silicon for point-of-care and at-home diagnostic applications. Archer expects the findings to de-risk its supply chain, reduce unit costs, and accelerate the pathway towards manufacture and commercialisation. The company is now on track to […]
Activeport Group Integrates Global Edge Platform with NBN to Enhance User Connections
Activeport Group (ASX: ATV) is accelerating the growth of its Global Edge platform by integrating it with the national broadband network (NBN) to enable data access from high-density city locations to virtually anywhere in Australia. Introduced in June, the network-as-a-service platform delivers self-service connectivity via Fibreconx, currently the most adaptable solution in Australia for linking inner-city […]
Iondrive Joins European Battery Recycling Consortium Backed by German Government Grant
Iondrive (ASX: ION) has joined a €3.1 million (A$5.5m) European consortium aimed at establishing a closed-loop battery recycling industry in Germany, supported by a €2.07m (A$3.7m) grant from the Government of North Rhine-Westphalia. RWTH Aachen University is leading the initiative, which unites key participants across the battery materials supply chain, with Iondrive serving as the core […]
Altech Moves Closer to Global Commercialisation of Sodium Nickel Chloride and CERENERGY Batteries
Altech Batteries (ASX: ATC) has reported a busy three-month period to the end of September, spearheaded by ongoing developments with its sodium nickel chloride batteries and flagship CERENERGY battery project in Germany. The company made moves towards early market entry in Europe, Australia, and the US when it signed a collaboration agreement with global energy solutions company AMPower, […]
Vintage Energy Maintains Strong Reserves Position as Production Uplift Program Continues
Vintage Energy (ASX: VEN) has reported continued progress across its Cooper Basin gas operations, with the September quarter marked by field optimisation works under the company’s Production Uplift Program and stable 2P reserves of 12.5 million barrels of oil equivalent. Revenue for the quarter came to $0.9 million from production of 0.08 petajoule equivalent, while the […]
Whitebark Energy Identifies New Dry Gas Zones at Warro Following Major Technical Review
Whitebark Energy (ASX: WBE) has confirmed the presence of previously unrecognised dry gas intervals at its 100%-owned Warro Gas Field in Western Australia, following a comprehensive re-evaluation that significantly enhances the project’s commercial potential. The independent petrophysical study, led by renowned global specialist Steve Adams of The Petrophysics Limited, identified thick gas-bearing intervals with minimal […]
Altech’s SNC Batteries Deliver Exceptional Safety Performance Under Extreme Test Conditions
Altech Batteries’ (ASX: ATC) sodium nickel chloride (SNC) technology has demonstrated exceptional chemical stability and mechanical resilience in safety validation tests simulating potential field hazards during storage, transport, or operation. Independent testing exposed the batteries to a range of scenarios including drop and impact tests, direct fire exposure, rod penetration, over-charging, and submersion, recording no explosions, […]
The Calmer Co Moves Closer to Profitability with Record Quarterly Revenue and Strong Sales Growth
The Calmer Co (ASX: CCO) has reported record global revenue of $2.4 million for the September 2026 quarter, a 26% increase on the previous quarter as strong sales growth across Australia and the US drove the company closer to breakeven. The company said the result reflected accelerating momentum in both retail and wholesale markets, supported by […]
Eden Innovations Set for Strong FY26 as US Demand Surges for OptiBlend Fuel-Saving Kits
Eden Innovations (ASX: EDE) has received a $230,000 order for three OptiBlend dual fuel system kits to retrofit into CAT 175-16 diesel-powered generators at a US data centre. The technology allows a conventional diesel engine to operate on a mix of up to 65% natural gas and 40% diesel fuel without modifications to its fuel system—lowering […]
SSH Group Receives $2.53m Investment from Xinhai Mining Services to Accelerate Domestic Growth Plans
SSH Group (ASX: SSH) has received firm commitments from Hong Kong Xinhai Mining Services and its Australian subsidiary for a $2.53 million strategic placement to accelerate the company’s expansion within the domestic mining and processing sectors. The alliance represents a landmark moment for SSH Group, establishing a direct connection between one of Australia’s most agile emerging […]
De.mem Acquires Core Chemicals to Expand Gold Sector Services Exposure
De.mem (ASX: DEM) has signed a binding agreement to acquire 100% of Perth-based Core Chemicals, a specialist supplier of process chemicals and services to the gold mining industry, for $2.68 million in cash (85%) and scrip (15%). The company will fund the acquisition through a $3m equity placement and a $500,000 shareholder loan, with completion expected […]
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Ceretas secures $1m for breakthrough ultrasound therapy for dementia, eyes potential IPO
Australian MedTech company Ceretas has successfully secured $1 million in seed funding to advance its low-cost, portable and non-invasive ultrasound device aimed at treating dementia and other neurological conditions. This funding positions the company closer to a potential IPO as it progresses through clinical research and regulatory steps. Initial capital raise fuels development The recent […]
Stormeur IPO to expand non-surgical cosmetics empire
Non-surgical cosmetics group Stormeur has launched a $7 million capital raising to fund the opening of four new Cosmetique clinics along Australia’s east coast. The company announced an initial public offering (IPO) last month based on a growth strategy that includes two new clinics in Sydney and two in Melbourne, to be established within 24 […]
ASX anticipates surge of IPOs later in 2024
Australia’s pipeline of initial public offerings (IPOs) is expected to ramp up in the new year thanks to a cyclical market on the rebound. Anticipated listings for the second half of 2024 include companies in the industrials, mining and consumer discretionary sectors such as cars, household appliances, specialty items, luxury goods and leisure. According to […]
Guzman y Gomez sets sights on ASX listing with IPO to fund aggressive expansion
In a bold move set to shake up Australia’s fast food landscape, Mexican-inspired chain Guzman y Gomez (GYG) is preparing to make its debut on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). The company’s upcoming initial public offering (IPO) is not just another corporate event—it’s a statement of GYG’s ambition to redefine fast food in this country. […]