Business

Researchers look to mine-waste monitoring using drones and sensors

11 September, 2024 | Supplied by: The University of Queensland

Moving and managing mine waste safely is an ongoing challenge for the mining industry.


Kongsberg opens production facility in South Australia

10 September, 2024

The plant will provide local manufacturing, assembly, integration, testing, verification and training for various defence technologies, including missile systems.


Million-panel solar farm approved for Central West NSW

09 September, 2024

The federal government has announced the approval of a million-panel solar farm in NSW that it said will generate enough energy to power 229,000 homes.


TAFE Manufacturing Centre of Excellence to open in Western Sydney

09 September, 2024

The Centre of Excellence in Wetherill Park will enable apprentices to access degree-level learning while retaining a focus on existing hands-on skills.


NSW Government changes procurement rules to support local industry

06 September, 2024

NSW Government agencies can now consider local content and local development opportunities when suppliers bid for government contracts.


IMARC 2024: the global mining and resources event is back

06 September, 2024

Energy transition and decarbonisation will be under discussion at IMARC, which is being held at ICC Sydney from 29–31 October 2024.


ABB acquisition to strengthen emissions monitoring

06 September, 2024 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd

ABB has announced it will acquire Födisch Group to strengthen its continuous emission monitoring capabilities.


Capturing PFAS chemicals for better battery technology

04 September, 2024 | Supplied by: The University of Queensland

Technology developed at The University of Queensland can remove harmful 'forever chemicals' from water so they can be used in renewable batteries.


Alpha HPA begins construction of its high-purity alumina facility

04 September, 2024

Construction is commencing in Gladstone on the world's largest high-purity alumina facility.


Solar Sunshot initiative opens for local solar manufacturing

02 September, 2024

ARENA has announced the first phase of the $1 billion Solar Sunshot program to support innovation in Australia's solar photovoltaic manufacturing industry.


CSIRO and Murdoch University launch Bioplastics Innovation Hub

02 September, 2024 | Supplied by: CSIRO Head Office

The Bioplastics Innovation Hub is an $8 million collaboration that will work with industry partners to develop a new generation of 100% compostable plastic.


NZ Steel advances lower emissions steel ambitions

30 August, 2024

New Zealand Steel expects to exceed its initial greenhouse gas reduction targets with its planned electric arc furnace at the Glenbrook steelworks.


Queensland launches new manufacturing centre of excellence

29 August, 2024

The Queensland Government and Manufacturing Skills Queensland have announced a new $7.1 million skills and training facility in Maryborough.


iTech Corporation and CNF & Associates announce merger

28 August, 2024 | Supplied by: CNF & Associates

Two of Australia's specialist electrical engineering companies, iTech Corporation and CNF & Associates, have merged to capitalise on the synergies between their businesses.


Capral Aluminium and Tindo Solar form partnership

27 August, 2024 | Supplied by: Capral Aluminium

Capral Aluminium has announced that it entered into a strategic supply partnership with Tindo Solar, Australia’s only solar panel manufacturer.


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