Latest Circular Economy News

Latrobe Magnesium secures EPA Victoria approval to begin commissioning and operations at its Hazelwood North Demonstration Plant, moving closer to commercial magnesium oxide production.

EcoGraf Limited reveals a major breakthrough in its HFfree® graphite purification technology, cutting operating costs by 25% and projecting a US$282 million NPV for its initial 25,000 tonnes per annum facility. This positions the company as a competitive, eco-friendly supplier amid rising global demand and geopolitical shifts in battery materials.

Talga Group has launched Talnode-R, a recycled graphite anode product derived from lithium-ion battery waste, aiming to transform battery supply chains with sustainable, modular production.

Lithium Universe Limited has acquired exclusive global rights to Macquarie University's innovative electrochemical silver extraction technology, promising a cleaner, more efficient way to recycle silver from solar panels while preserving valuable silicon wafers.

Iondrive Limited has won a $3.9 million government grant to advance its innovative urban mining technology, accelerating the construction of a pilot plant focused on critical minerals recovery from lithium-ion batteries.

Cash Converters has expanded its Australian footprint by acquiring 14 franchise stores across key states, reinforcing its strategy to grow earnings and consumer lending.

Clean TeQ Water Limited reported solid progress across multiple key projects and improved cash receipts in its Q4 FY25 update, underscoring its growing foothold in advanced water treatment and resource recovery.

NoviqTech Limited has expanded its sustainability technology footprint through key partnerships in hydrogen and battery recycling, secured a significant grant extension, and announced a $1.25 million capital raise to fuel growth.

Ionic Rare Earths advances its rare earths strategy with major UK government funding, Brazilian JV progress, and US expansion talks amid China export controls.

Livium Ltd reported a modest net profit in its battery recycling division for Q4 FY25, while securing significant new contracts and progressing lithium extraction technology development.

Lithium Universe Limited has secured global rights to a breakthrough solar panel recycling technology that promises to unlock vast reserves of critical minerals, while advancing its Québec lithium refinery with robust financials and strategic partnerships.

Sims Limited has signed a non-binding MOU to supply 550,000 tonnes of ferrous scrap annually to Alter Steel’s upcoming Electric Arc Furnace in Queensland, marking a major step in Australia’s green steel transition.