US–China trade war a rare earth opportunity for Australia
14 October, 2025Victory Metals CEO says Trump’s trade escalation and China’s choke on rare earths exports puts Australia in the box seat.
NSW lean manufacturing pilot unlocks savings for regional manufacturers
13 October, 2025The NSW Government has announced that 59 manufacturing businesses across regional NSW have participated in its Lean Manufacturing Pilot Program.
Alpha HPA becoming a critical semiconductor industry supplier
13 October, 2025Gladstone-based Alpha HPA is finding continuing success in the supply of high-purity alumina to major global semiconductor manufacturers.
Port Pirie upgrade to support critical metals production
10 October, 2025Nyrstar's Port Pirie multi-metals facility is commencing a 50-day upgrade program to improve efficiency and maintain long-term competitiveness.
Ammonia emissions in wastewater treatment higher than expected: research
09 October, 2025Researchers at the University of Queensland have found a common wastewater treatment step is releasing far more ammonia into the atmosphere than previously recognised.
New Riverina wind farm to generate 1.3 GW
09 October, 2025A newly approved wind farm in the Riverina region of New South Wales is expected to generate 1300 MW of power.
DroneShield to open R&D facility in South Australia
08 October, 2025 | Supplied by: DroneShieldCounter-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
08 October, 2025The 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
07 October, 2025 | Supplied by: Monash UniversityResearchers at Monash University have found a way to transform food waste sugars into natural plastic films.
Hazer and EnergyPathways collaboration gains UK Government backing
03 October, 2025Hazer 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
02 October, 2025The 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
02 October, 2025InfraBuild 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
01 October, 2025 | Supplied by: Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)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
30 September, 2025Alcoa has announced that it will permanently close its Kwinana alumina refinery in Western Australia.
TAFE Centre of Excellence to upskill workers for AUKUS
30 September, 2025A $28 million National Security TAFE Centre of Excellence will be established at TAFE SA's Regency campus.
