Industry News
Port Pirie upgrade to support critical metals production
Nyrstar's Port Pirie multi-metals facility is commencing a 50-day upgrade program to improve efficiency and maintain long-term competitiveness. [ + ]
New Riverina wind farm to generate 1.3 GW
A newly approved wind farm in the Riverina region of New South Wales is expected to generate 1300 MW of power. [ + ]
Ammonia emissions in wastewater treatment higher than expected: research
Researchers at the University of Queensland have found a common wastewater treatment step is releasing far more ammonia into the atmosphere than previously recognised. [ + ]
DroneShield to open R&D facility in South Australia
Counter-drone technology company DroneShield has announced a $13 million investment in a new research and development facility in Adelaide. [ + ]
Federal and Queensland governments bail out Mt Isa copper smelter
The federal and Queensland governments have announced they will invest up to $600 million to support Glencore's Queensland copper operations. [ + ]
Monash scientists create natural packaging plastics
Researchers at Monash University have found a way to transform food waste sugars into natural plastic films. [ + ]
Nexobot takes up MassRobotics residency
Australian robotics innovation is taking to the global stage as Nexobot begins its MassRobotics residency in Boston. [ + ]
Hazer and EnergyPathways collaboration gains UK Government backing
Hazer Group's UK partner, EnergyPathways, has confirmed recognition by the UK Government of its Marram Energy Storage Hub project as nationally significant. [ + ]
NSW Government announces space manufacturing in Bradfield
The NSW Government has announced a partnership with Space Machines Company to establish Bradfield as a manufacturing hub for space infrastructure. [ + ]
InfraBuild to increase sustainable steel capacity
InfraBuild has announced it is increasing steelmaking capacity at its Melbourne plant to 1 mtpa and boosting capacity in Sydney. [ + ]
ARENA funding decarbonisation of process heat in manufacturing
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency has announced over $12 million in funding to trial and demonstrate low emission technologies for process heat. [ + ]
Alcoa announces closure of Kwinana refinery
Alcoa has announced that it will permanently close its Kwinana alumina refinery in Western Australia. [ + ]
TAFE Centre of Excellence to upskill workers for AUKUS
A $28 million National Security TAFE Centre of Excellence will be established at TAFE SA's Regency campus. [ + ]
SMC makes first Australian bimetal, 3D-printed rocket thruster
Australia's first bimetal, 3D-printed rocket thruster is planned to power an Australian-built spacecraft. [ + ]
Emerson introduces AI-enabled troubleshooting guidance
Emerson has introduced an AI-powered software solution to support end-to-end lifecycle management. [ + ]
