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AGL fined $25 million for Centrepay violation

[ad_1] AGL Energy (ASX:AGL) Four AGL subsidiaries were found to have violated the National Energy Retail Code and ordered by a federal court to pay $25 million in fines. The breach relates to Centrepay’s failure to notify and refund approximately…

North American graphite producers seek 920% tariffs on Chinese imports to combat unfair practices

[ad_1] North American graphite producers have formally asked the US government to impose tariffs as high as 920% on Chinese suppliers of critical battery materials, citing unfair trade practices by the Chinese government. The bold move, led by the American…

Driving on a foggy night: Fed cuts interest rates by 0.25%, but suggests future rate cuts will be smaller

[ad_1] The Fed lowered its target rate by 25 basis points, bringing the federal funds rate range from 4.25% to 4.5%. The move marks the Fed’s third consecutive rate cut since September, totaling 100 basis points over the period. Fed…

APA to build gas pipeline to Tamboran

[ad_1] Tamboran Resources (ASX:TBN) and Dairy Waters Energy have entered into a binding agreement with APA Group. (ASX:APA)Australia’s largest gas pipeline operator, develops the Sturt Plateau Pipeline (SPP). The pipeline will support the proposed natural gas Shenandoah South Pilot Project,…

Clarity’s new “pan-cancer” radiopharmaceutical

[ad_1] Clarity Pharmaceuticals (ASX:CU6) has expanded its cancer treatment pipeline with the development of a novel radiopharmaceutical called ‘SAR-bisFAP’. The new product is designed for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes and could present a “pan-cancer opportunity.” What’s in the name?…

Insignia rejects Bain Capital

[ad_1] insignia financial (ASX:IFL) rejected a non-binding, indicative takeover offer from Bain Capital, saying the offer did not reflect the company’s fundamental values. The offer, announced on December 13, 2024, aimed at acquiring 100% of Insignia’s shares through a scheme…

Titomic signs $1.1 million contract with University of North Texas

[ad_1] Titomic (ASX:TTT) has secured a $1.1 million sale of a custom Kinetic Fusion cold spray system to the University of North Texas (UNT) to support advanced manufacturing research and industry collaboration. “Cold spraying” involves spraying metal or other materials…

Altec signs third contract for CERENERGY batteries

[ad_1] altec battery (ASX:ATC) has signed its third offtake master agreement for CERENERGY GridPack battery technology. This time, we have engaged Axsol GmbH, a renewable energy provider based in Germany. The agreement will see Axsol, a NATO-certified supplier, exclusively distribute…

US supports Novonix graphite plant

[ad_1] The U.S. government is stepping up efforts to weaken China’s grip on the global battery supply chain by funding a large-scale synthetic graphite facility in Tennessee. The Department of Energy has conditionally approved a $755 million loan to Australian…

Dotz Nano secures first commercial sale of DotzShield in the US

[ad_1] dots nano (ASX:DTZ) has secured its first commercial order for its DotzShield tagging solution from a leading U.S.-based provider of oilfield technology services. The value of this contract is approximately $340,000. DotzShield enables real-time detection and dosing control of…