Cobalt Blue works with Mount Isa council to develop sulphuric acid plant
Cobalt Blue has signed an MoU with the Mount Isa City Council to develop a solution to a looming sulphuric acid supply shortage.
AML3D wins 3D printing contract with largest public utility in the US
AML3D has won a $2.27 million contract with power utility company, the Tennessee Valley Authority, for its ARCEMY X 3D metal printing system.
Tivan gets grant, major project status for Speewah
Vanadium developer Tivan’s Speewah Fluorite Project in Western Australia has been awarded Major Project Status by Industry Minister Ed Husic, recognising the national significance of the project. Aligned with the government’s Critical Minerals Strategy and National Battery Strategy, the project has also been awarded a $7.4 million cash grant under the government’s International Partnerships in…
Government response to driving advanced manufacturing in Australia low on commitment – by Sandy Plunkett
Australia’s manufacturing industry will have to continue to forge ahead alone as the government response remains light on details and lack clarity in helping the industry remain resilient. Here, Sandy Plunkett highlights the government’s glaring gaps and lack of commitment to Australia’s advanced manufacturing. The primary takeaway from the Federal government’s long-awaited response to last…
Nuclear has a ‘lack of economic advantage’ – CSIRO
CSIRO has found a ‘lack of economic advantage’ in investing in nuclear power over renewables, according to its GenCost 2024-25 draft report released for consultation. The report took into consideration suggestions raised since its last report that nuclear had a longer operational life, a higher capacity factor and shorter time to delivery than previously estimated.…
India’s largest solar panel manufacturer sets up in Australia
Waaree Energies, the largest solar PV manufacturer in India is launching an Australia subsidiary.
A.W. Bell wins new Northrop Grumman global weapons contract
Precision metal engineer A.W. Bell has won a contract to provide its titanium casting capability for Northrop Grumman’s Global Supply Chain Program. This non-recurring engineering contract has potential applications for Northrop Grumman’s Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile-Extended Range (AARGM-ER) program and helps to expand Australia’s own guided weapon and explosive ordnance (GWEO) manufacturing capabilities. A.W. Bell…
Austal to continue to maintain US Navy LCS vessels
The US Navy has exercised $74.4 million (US$48 million) of additional options under a previously awarded contract for shipbuilder Austal to perform maintenance on Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) deployed to the Western Pacific, Indian Ocean, and regional countries. The original 2021 contract to maintain the vessels was for US$72.5m to perform the sustainment works, with…
Lepidico the latest victim of lithium glut
Lithium chemicals manufacturer Lepidico Limited has become the latest victim of the worldwide glut in lithium supply, with KordaMentha appointed as administrators. The board of directors of Lepidico appointed Richard Tucker and Paul Pracilio of KordaMentha as Voluntary Administrators of Lepidico Limited, Lepidico Holdings Pty Ltd, Bright Minz Pty Ltd, Li-Technology Pty Ltd, Mica Exploration…
Iluka and government agree to fund $1.7bn rare earths refinery
Iluka Resources and the federal government have come to a funding agreement which will see the construction of a rare earths refinery at Iluka’s mine at Eneabba in Western Australia, a key part of the government’s critical minerals and Future Made in Australia plans. Following a positive outcome to the funding discussions on Friday, both…