Mining technology company CR Digital is commercialising a new system which detects the approaching top of a coal seam during borehole drilling prior to blasting. The technology, which promises to reduce coal wastage during the blasting process, is being developed in conjunction with Mining3 and tested in Australian mines. This announcement comes on the back…
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Analysis by Peter Roberts A surprising and sustained strength in key commodity prices has brought cheer to manufacturing and maintenance operations supporting Australia’s commodities export industries. While LNG gas prices are down and thermal coal is increasingly seen as yesterday’s fuel, prices for hard resources from iron ore to copper and gold are at very…
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a2 Milk, the company that pioneered the idea that a2 proteins in its milk are healthier than alternatives has again shown strong growth in all markets and segments during the 2020 financial year. The company announced EBITDA of $501.9 million, up 32.9 per cent on the previous year, on revenues up 32.8 per cent to…
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In this part of our Australia’s niche champions series, Dr Matthew Young explains the What? Why? How? and Who? that need to be asked when partnering to find a niche in manufacturing and innovation.
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With biotechnology giant, CSL in the news for its potential to manufacture Covid-19 vaccines in Melbourne the company has reported a massive profit surge for the 2020 financial year. The blood products and vaccine maker reported net profit after tax of $2.9 billion (US$2.1 billion), a rise of 17 per cent on the previous year.…
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Orange City Council approved a development application on Tuesday night for an aluminium factory at the former Electrolux site.
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The federal government has secured the right to early local manufacture of one of the most promising Covid–19 vaccine candidates being developed in the UK by Oxford University and AstraZeneca. According to media reports the agreement allows for the production of 25 million doses of the vaccine in Australia, possibly as early as late this…
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In today’s @AuManufacturing Australia’s niche champions series, Peter Roberts looks back at our most famous, and successful, niche player – hearing implant manufacturer Cochlear. If you asked any Australian to name one of the country’s global niche champions, chances are they would mention bionic ear manufacturer, Cochlear. I followed Cochlear as a reporter from its earliest…
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In a turnaround for anti-dumping actions, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into Australian wine exports into China. The news came in an announcement from one of the country’s largest winemakers, Treasury Wine Estates, which told investors it would co-operate with any requests it received from Chinese or Australian authorities. TWE…
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Brabham Automotive’s Adelaide-made supercar, the BT62 (pictured below), is to get an equally super sound system following a link up with a fellow local manufacturer, Kyron. Brabham Automotive CEO Dan Marks said his company partners with brands which have the same focus on quality, customer engagement and which strive for excellence in their field. “Kyron,…
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