Industry News
Smart Precinct NQ to play key role in move to a circular economy
The Queensland Government has announced it will partner with Smart Precinct NQ to deliver a new circular economy initiative in Townsville. [ + ]
Tri-lateral alliance formed to address AUKUS workforce needs
The AUKUS Workforce Alliance has been formed to help in preparing a skilled workforce in support of Australia's pathway to sovereign nuclear-powered submarines. [ + ]
Australia signs the Bletchley Declaration at AI Safety Summit
Australia has put its name to new global initiatives to encourage the safe, ethical and responsible development of AI. [ + ]
LAPP Australia expands industrial networking range
LAPP Australia has expanded its industrial automation and networking capabilities by partnering with German company Helmholz. [ + ]
Siemens introduces more edge devices and services
Siemens is introducing a new cloud service, more devices and low-code integration in its Industrial Edge Ecosystem. [ + ]
Claroty xDome OT security solution to be offered by Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Automation to include Claroty's SaaS-powered OT security solution xDome to its services portfolio. [ + ]
University launches robotics hub to automate asset management
The University of Sydney has launched the Australian Robotic Inspection and Asset Management Hub with the aim of transforming the way important assets are handled. [ + ]
CSIRO expands R&D funding for SMEs
CSIRO has expanded its Kick-Start program so more Australian businesses can now access R&D funding. [ + ]
Australian waste-to-energy technology exported to the Philippines
Australian startup to construct 18 waste-to-energy facilities in the Philippines to tackle an environmental crisis. [ + ]
Queensland invests $1.3 billion in CopperString 2032
The Queensland Government has announced $1.3 billion to advance construction of the $5 billion CopperString 2032 project. [ + ]
Nanowire neural network learns and remembers ‘on the fly’
Researchers at the University of Sydney have developed a neural network that has passed a critical step for developing machine intelligence. [ + ]
Hazer and Mitsui agree to advance collaboration on Hazer graphite
Hazer and Mitsui are advancing their collaboration for graphite marketing, with the steelmaking and chemicals industries confirmed as potential markets. [ + ]
Mount Isa copper mine to close
Glencore has announced that after 60 years of copper mining, the Mount Isa Mines underground copper operations will close in 2025. [ + ]
BlueScope to expand metal coating plant
The NSW Government has approved a $320 million Western Sydney metal coating facility for BlueScope Steel. [ + ]
Whitehaven Coal to acquire Daunia and Blackwater coalmines
Whitehaven Coal has announced it has executed definitive sale agreements with BHP Group and Mitsubishi Development to acquire two coalmines in Queensland. [ + ]