Livium explores rare-earth element extraction to expand recycling portfolio

Livium announced on Tuesday it had commenced discussions with Australian and international developers of rare-earth element extraction technologies as part of its strategy to expand into adjacent circular economy opportunities. The company said REE extraction represented an extension of recycling services for its enterprise client base, with discussions progressing with developers focused on collaboration, including…

Pure Hydrogen secures 15-year permit for Windorah gas project

Pure Hydrogen Corporation announced on Tuesday it had received a 15-year Potential Commercial Area permit from the Queensland government for its Windorah Gas Project in the Cooper Basin. The wholly-owned subsidiary Real Energy Queensland received the permit following a 22-month regulatory approval process with the Queensland government’s Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and…

Australia’s next GigaFactory: The promise of local advanced manufacturing

Australia stands at a pivotal juncture in its industrial evolution, according to Dr Thomas Nann, CEO at flow battery business Allegro Energy.  The convergence of technological innovation, strategic investment, and a renewed focus on sovereign capability heralds a renaissance in advanced manufacturing. I’ll use the journey of my own company, Allegro Energy, as an example…

Space Machines Company opens Australia’s largest spacecraft manufacturing facility

Space Machines Company and the University of Technology Sydney announced on Tuesday the creation of Australia’s largest industrial-scale spacecraft manufacturing facility at UTS Tech Lab in Sydney. The Optimus Factory (OF-01) will feature an additional 800-square-metre spacecraft production space and house Australia’s largest satellite Assembly, Integration and Test cleanroom. The facility represents a co-investment from…