Carbonxt Group (ASX:CG1) said it increased its ownership stake in New Carbon Processing to 45.9%, with an additional $750,000 funding, according to a Friday Australian bourse filing.
The firm is targeting a 50% ownership stake in the Kentucky activated carbon facility as part of its US growth strategy. The kiln at the Kentucky facility has been fully constructed, and a refractory lining is currently being installed by the kiln manufacturer.
The kiln is expected to be operable in November.
The firm's shares rose over 1% in recent trading on Friday.