Latest Engineering Design News

Aurora Labs has completed the design and initial testing of its AU4 40kg thrust micro gas turbine, marking a significant step in UAV propulsion technology. The company is now focusing on scaling production and deepening defence sector partnerships following strong international engagement.

Australian Vanadium Limited reports significant progress across its vertically integrated vanadium strategy, with key project milestones, government approvals, and promising energy storage developments positioning it for growth.

Native Mineral Resources Holdings Limited (NMR) has made significant progress on its Charters Towers Gold Project, completing key plant refurbishments and securing $15.9 million in funding to support a planned gold production restart in Q3 2025.

Rumble Resources advances its Western Queen Gold-Tungsten Project towards late 2025 production through a joint venture with Bain Global and MEGA Resources, while reporting significant high-grade gold and tungsten assay results. The company also expands its portfolio by acquiring 100% of the Thunderstorm Gold Project and initiates a scoping study on the Earaheedy Zinc-Lead-Silver Project.

Botala Energy has secured a mining licence for its Serowe CBM Project and signed a binding LNG offtake agreement with South Africa’s SCAW, marking a pivotal step toward commercial production and regional energy supply.

Orbital Corporation Ltd reported a positive operating cash flow of $0.7 million for Q1 2025, supported by a solid order book and ongoing development of a new larger capacity engine prototype.

Revolver Resources has completed the SX-EW FEED for its Dianne Copper Mine Project, marking a key technical milestone and progressing towards a Final Investment Decision. The company also secured A$1.5 million through non-dilutive royalties, underpinning its funding strategy.

Iondrive Limited confirms strong financial metrics for its proprietary DES battery recycling technology, progressing pilot plant development and divesting exploration assets to sharpen focus on commercialisation.

Tivan Limited reported significant progress in Q1 2025, including advancing a binding joint venture with Sumitomo Corporation for its Speewah Fluorite Project and securing seven exploration licenses for its Turiscai copper-gold project in Timor-Leste.

NH3 Clean Energy has reported a significant uplift in the value of its WAH2 clean ammonia project following completion of Pre-FEED engineering, alongside strategic export agreements and a recent capital raise.

Alma Metals has released a significant update to its Briggs Copper JV Project resource, incorporating silver for the first time and demonstrating high copper recoveries. The company is progressing a scoping study and preparing for further drilling to expand and upgrade the resource.

Agrimin Limited has received key environmental approval for its Mackay Potash Project while initiating a strategic review in response to sector challenges, alongside notable leadership changes.