Deakin, Samsara Eco collaboration aims to up speed, scale and precision for plastic and textile recycling

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The Deakin University-led Recycling and Clean Energy Commercialisation Hub (REACH) and enzyme-based plastic recycler Samsara Eco plan to “fast-track world-first technology” for understanding and recycling with “specific additives like dyes, finishes and coatings” in textile waste. According to a statement from REACH on Friday, the project will support Samsara’s efforts “to recycle more waste at…

National Reconstruction Fund makes $50 million equity investment in Liontown Resources 

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The National Reconstruction Fund has announced a $50 million equity investment in Liontown Resources, which is raising $266 million through an institutional placement. According to a statement from industry minister Tim Ayres on Thursday, the investment by the NRF will support “the ramp-up and underground transition” of Liontown’s Kathleen Valley Lithium Operation. “I am delighted…

v2food buys up US company Daring Foods for undisclosed amount

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Plant protein business v2food has announced a strategic partnership with multinational food and biotechnology company Ajinomoto, as well as the acquisition of US plant-based chicken company Daring Foods. According to a statement from Sydney-based v2food on Thursday, the partnership with 100-plus-year-old, Japan-based Ajinomoto will combine v2food’s protein technology and manufacturing with its partner’s century of…

Why manufacturers shouldn’t miss Waste Expo Australia 2025: Driving growth through circular solutions

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Sponsored Australia’s manufacturing sector is at a critical turning point. With government policy increasingly focused on resource efficiency, decarbonisation and circular economy outcomes, manufacturers are under growing pressure and opportunity to rethink how products are designed, produced and managed at end-of-life. Waste Expo Australia 2025, taking place on 29–30 October at the Melbourne Convention and…

Business services drive Australian industrial recovery as manufacturing remains weak

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Australian industry showed signs of recovery in July, driven primarily by business services, whilst manufacturing continued to struggle, according to the latest Ai Group Australian Industry Index released on Tuesday. The index improved by 5.8 points to -3.2 seasonally adjusted in July, marking its strongest score in three years. Business services led the recovery, continuing…

Australian government approves landmark shipbuilding deal with Austal

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The Australian Government has approved a Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement with Austal that will establish the company as the Commonwealth’s strategic shipbuilder for Tier 2 surface combatants at Henderson, Western Australia, according to an announcement on Monday. Under the agreement, Austal Defence Shipbuilding Australia, a newly created subsidiary, will become prime contractor for the LAND8710 programs…