Construction begins on WA gallium project
25 August, 2026A new gallium venture in Western Australia is expected to produce up to 10% of the world's gallium supply.
Latest AEMO report on future grid stability released
25 August, 2026AEMO's latest report states that grid reliability can be maintained with timely investment as demand grows.
UNSW engineers awarded grant for critical renewables research
24 August, 2026ARENA is providing $625m in funding for a UNSW project that aims to address challenges in the operation of power systems with high proportions of renewables.
Australia–Japan laser a new step towards advanced defence manufacturing
21 August, 2026The successful trial of a new laser system marks a deepening of Australia-–Japan defence collaboration and expansion of Australia's defence manufacturing.
Hazer technology to be evaluated by major Japanese power utility
20 August, 2026The Hazer–KBR alliance has secured a paid study with a leading Japanese power utility to assess the integration of Hazer's methane pyrolysis technology into its generation facilities.
Researchers recover silver from end-of-life solar panels
19 August, 2026The challenge is no longer whether silver could be recovered from solar panels, but whether it could be recovered at a scale and cost that made recycling commercially viable.
Robotic Automation joins Varley Group
17 August, 2026 | Supplied by: Robotic Automation Pty LtdAutomation company Robotic Automation has announced it has become part of engineering company Varley Group.
Engineers Australia marks International Youth Day
13 August, 2026 | Supplied by: Engineers AustraliaEngineers Australia has recognised the importance of allowing young people to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to tackle the challenges of the future.
ANSTO celebrates 20 years of OPAL supporting research and innovation
13 August, 2026 | Supplied by: ANSTOOPAL is the centrepiece of some of ANSTO's world-class research and commercial facilities.
Tomago Aluminium smelter gets green investment
13 August, 2026The joint government investment will deliver a long-term renewable energy solution for the smelter that supports commercially sustainable operations beyond 2028.
New Zealand Steel announces first steel from new EAF
11 August, 2026Steel production using a new electric arc furnace will cut the steelworks' annual greenhouse gas emissions by over 45%.
Pure Lithium secures Australian patent for lithium battery technology
10 August, 2026Battery technology company Pure Lithium Corporation hopes its Australian patent will help deliver lithium metal battery manufacturing in Australia.
WA advanced defence manufacturing hub EOIs oversubscribed
10 August, 2026A proposed WA defence hub is gaining momentum with 179 expressions of interest from across the world.
Battery energy storage set to rise sixfold by 2030
07 August, 2026Electrification, industry and the surge in data centre development are all driving demand for BESS, with China and the US leading the market.
Australian additive manufacturers prepare for AUKUS submarine opportunities
06 August, 2026Additive manufacturers across Australia are entering into a qualification program for opportunities in the US and UK submarine programs under AUKUS.
