Recycling technology company Licella has announced a new partnership with the decarbonisation division of Shell, applying the two companies’ collective expertise to biofuels, particularly sustainable aviation fuels (SAF.) In a statement on Monday, Licella described the news as a “global upgrading collaboration” combining its proprietary hydrothermal liquefaction process, known as Cat-HTR, with partner Shell Catalysts…
Biotechnology company InhaleRx has secured $38.5 million in funding to further develop its precision medicines delivered via inhalation. Clendon Biotech Capital has entered into a strategic partnership with the company to provide funding to cover all direct costs associated with the Phase 1 & 2 clinical development of its’ key drug development projects – IRX-211…
Rio Tinto aluminium production steady Rio Tinto has announced aluminium production of 809,000 kiltonnes worldwide in the third quarter — including from its Australian smelters at Boyne Island and Bell Bay — down two per cent on the previous corresponding period. Production for the first three quarters of the year is up one per cent.…
ASX listed water purification technology developer PurifloH has reported the external validation when tested by Osmoflo Pty Ltd of its PFAS destruction technology. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of persistent chemical contaminants thought to have the potential to cause damage to the liver and the immune system. Water samples from two PFAS…
The renewable energy conversation often overlooks a crucial reality: the immense material and resource demands required to scale wind and solar technologies in a world already facing significant resource shortages and environmental challenges. To address these dual challenges, we must consider incorporating nuclear energy, argues Professor Michael Preuss. Renewable energy sources like wind and solar…
Melbourne-based Luyten 3D, which makes large-scale concrete printers for the construction industry, has announced the sale this week of a Platypus X4 Special Edition machine to startup 3VIMA. According to its website, the machine sold is able to “construct large-scale projects with complex geometries” up to four metres high, eight metres wide, and 16 metres…
Drainage, wastewater and environmental products manufacturer Everhard Industries has announced that Dean Jennings (pictured) is its new CEO. In a statement on Thursday morning, the company said that the board had appointed Jennings, who possesses a deep understanding of the manufacturing and consumer goods sectors. “Dean’s expertise in manufacturing across the grocery, apparel and hard…
Australia’s largest bus body manufacturer Volgren has has revealed its first hydrogen-powered bus (pictured), in collaboration with Wrightbus. A second hydrogen bus is already in production and will be delivered to the customer in the coming months, further expanding Volgren’s role in zero-emission transport solutions. The hydrogen bus follows the announcement earlier this month that…
Derrimut-based Viridian Renewable Technology, which produces fertilisers and insect-based protein ingredients for pet and animal feed, has received a $2.5 million investment from state government-backed venture fund Breakthrough Victoria Located in Melbourne’s western suburbs, Viridian plans to up factory capacity over the next 12 months and take on 15 employees. The plant will supply “over…
Chemical engineering company Hazer Group and Japanese trading company Mitsui & Co have extended their MoU, announced almost two years ago, regarding joint investigation of potential markets for graphite. The original November 2022 MoU covered an initial marketing survey – making use of Mitsui’s global network – for applications of graphitic carbon, which the Australian…