New Australian drug delivered by balloon to patients
A new Australian-made medical device, a balloon for drug delivery for atherosclerosis sufferers, is moving closer to commercialisation.
Now energy prices threaten Tomago smelter
The future of yet another Australasian aluminium smelter is coming under threat because of unsustainable energy prices, according to media reports. The owners of Australia’s largest aluminium smelter at Tomago in NSW have warned the NSW government that rising energy prices could have a significant impact their operations. Tomago Aluminium Company, a jont venture of…
Round two winners of WA regional grants program announced
A digital welding platform for an earthmoving attachment manufacturer is among projects being assisted through round two of the WA government’s Regional Economic Development program.
Orthocell receives $2.9 million R&D refund
Nerve technology developer Orthocell (ASX:OCC) has received a $2.9 million R&D tax incentive refund for the 2018/19 financial year. The Perth company, which is commercialising its CelGro product to facilitate the regeneration of severed peripheral nerves, will invest the funds to accelerate regulatory approvals and to advance R&D. The company also recently raised new capital…
Australian Vanadium in talks with Chinese steelmaker
Resources and chemicals group Australian Vanadium (ASX: AVL) has signed an agreement which could see its services and products sold into the China market. The company, which is developing large-scale vanadium deposits and manufactures vanadium battery electrolyte, signed agreements with Hebei Yanshan Vanadium and Titanium Industry Technology Research Co to allow the negotiation of a…
Spectur’s IoT security sales accelerate
Off grid security and IoT solutions provider Spectur (ASX: SP3) has reported its best quarterly sales performance as uptake of the company’s products begins to accelerate. Spectur, which makes IoT connected solar powered security camera installations for unpowered areas, booked its first positive quarterly cash flow in the latest quarter with cash flow from customers…