Industry News
Bayan licenses Australian solar cell recycling technology
Bayan Mining and Minerals has announced that it has reached an agreement to exclusively license IP from Macquarie University for solar cell recycling technology. [ + ]
Visy smashes recycled glass content target in New Zealand
Visy celebrates with food and beverage companies its achievement of an average of 70% recycled glass content in bottles and jars made at its New Zealand operations in 2024. [ + ]
Nuclear places Australia's aluminium smelters at risk: analysis
Analysis commissioned by Renew Australia for All has warned that prioritising nuclear energy over renewables could place the aluminium smelting industry at risk. [ + ]
Construction begins on Central Coast Food Manufacturing Innovation Hub
Not-for-profit organisation Central Coast Industry Connect has announced that construction is beginning on a Central Coast Food Manufacturing Innovation Hub. [ + ]
Fortescue to charter an ammonia-powered ore carrier
Fortescue has signed an agreement with Bocimar, part of CMB.TECH, to charter a new ammonia-powered vessel. [ + ]
Yokogawa to supply integrated SCADA for Melbourne Water
Melbourne Water is upgrading its SCADA system to help meet growing water demand in Australia's second largest city. [ + ]
Australian industry contracts in F-35 program worth over $5 billion
The Department of Defence has announced that Australian industry has reached a milestone of more than $5 billion in contract value in the global F-35 program. [ + ]
Newmont deploys 'world first' 5G teleremote dozer fleet at Cadia mine
The capacity and predictability of private 5G boosts mining construction fleet efficiency. [ + ]
Mitsubishi and Rio Tinto to participate in hydrogen-based ironmaking
Mitsubishi, Rio Tinto, Primetals (UK) and voestalpine (Austria) are collaborating on a hydrogen-based iron smelting demonstration plant. [ + ]
Cyber attacks on water and electricity operators on the rise: study
A study has revealed that 62% of US and UK water and electricity operators were targeted by cyber attacks in the past year, with many carried out by nation-state actors. [ + ]
Greensteel Australia to build next-generation steel mill
Greensteel Australia has announced it has placed an order to purchase equipment for its proposed ultra-low-carbon steel mill in Whyalla. [ + ]
Omron and Cognizant partner on IT–OT integration
Omron Corporation and Cognizant have announced they have signed a strategic partnership to integrate IT and OT in the manufacturing industry. [ + ]
Researchers design water filter that removes PFAS molecules
Researchers at Monash University have developed a water filtration membrane that effectively removes small PFAS molecules. [ + ]
Bonfiglioli New Zealand cuts the ribbon at new premises
Bonfiglioli New Zealand has officially opened its new headquarters, in Mangere, Auckland. [ + ]
Welding body calls for a nation-building approach to combat Trump's tariffs
Weld Australia believes that US tariffs offer Australia a unique opportunity to carve out a new path towards sovereign manufacturing. [ + ]
