World Resources Forum challenges Australia to improve resource efficiency
07 July, 2015Australia has some work to do if it's to remain globally competitive and prosperous post-boom. That's the message from the World Resources Forum Asia Pacific held in Sydney in June.
Manufacturing loses momentum in June
06 July, 2015Activity across the Australian manufacturing sector fell sharply in June.
Australian manufacturing expands in May
02 June, 2015The manufacturing sector expanded during May for the first time in six months.
Manufacturing concerns over Shell-BG deal
04 May, 2015Some of Australia's biggest manufacturers are concerned that a planned takeover of BG Group by Royal Dutch Shell could potentially worsen what they see as a lack of competition in the eastern Australian gas market.
Vale considers slowing production
04 May, 2015Vale of Brazil, the world's largest iron ore miner, has announced it is willing to temporarily slow exports, which other sources have suggested could start a rally in iron ore prices.
Nissan expands manufacturing base in Australia
27 April, 2015Nissan may have stopped building cars in Australia in 1992, but it will continue to produce automotive components well after Ford and Holden have stopped manufacturing cars in Australia.
Iron ore price surges
27 April, 2015Iron ore is enjoying a positive run, currently at a six-week high, in a bear market that has now lasted close to 18 months.
Manufacturers concerned over gas prices
27 March, 2015Gas suppliers are putting their own profits ahead of the needs of the Australian domestic economy.
Manufacturing sector shrinks for third straight month
06 March, 2015The Australian Industry Group is urging the government to help manufacturing.
Manufacturing sector shrinks for third straight month
06 March, 2015Australian Industry Group urges government to help manufacturing
Automation lagging
09 February, 2015A recent survey has found that 40% of manufacturers have no visibility into the real-time status of their manufacturing processes.
Further drops in the iron ore price predicted
09 February, 2015A Shanghai analyst has suggested that the iron ore price could drop as low as US$30.
Automation lagging
09 February, 2015A recent survey has found that 40% of manufacturers have no visibility into the real-time status of their manufacturing processes.
Australian manufacturing sector edges into growth
09 December, 2014The Australian manufacturing sector has shown some positive signs, experiencing its third consecutive month of improved results and edging narrowly into overall growth, according to November's Australian Industry Group PMI result.
China LNG demand falls as supply rises
02 December, 2014China has revised its forecast gas demand downwards just as gas supply is about to surge - which could spell trouble for big gas producers.
