A pre-feasibility study (PFS) of Tivan Ltd’s Speewah fluorite project in the Kimberley region of Western Australia has positioned the company to deliver another critical minerals project reducing the dominance of China in global supply chains. The PFS released today described the project as geo-strategically significant, with high criticality for important supply chains in Asia…
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Tasmanian whiskey distiller Lark Distilling has revealed continuing weak sales in a business update for the quarter ended 30 June 2024. The company reported net sales for Q4FY24 in line with earlier market updates, with Q4FY24 net sales revenue of $3.3 million and $14.0 million for FY24, down $0.7 million and $3.1 million respectively compared…
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Cold cathode X-ray machinery manufacturer Micro-X has reported accelerating commercialisation and sales of its lightweight machines and progress on its R&D product development activities. Until now Micro-X’s sales have disappointed considering the world-leading nature of its technologies which generate X-rays using a carbon nanotube array. The company said that accelerated commercialisation followed its successful $5.9…
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By Peter Roberts Are we witnessing daily the eclipse of the federal Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR) and its minister Ed Husic? I ask this question for a number of reasons, not the least of which is the shuffle of the federal ministry which overlooked Husic while promoting the Assistant Minister for Manufacturing,…
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Shipbuilder Austal has been awarded a contract to design and construct a wind-powered, aluminium cargo trimaran for Vela Transport of Bayonne, France. The purchase price for the vessel cannot be disclosed for commercial reasons, however it is in the range of $40–$45 million, according to the company. The first-of-class, 66.8 metre high-value cargo vessel, based…
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Aged care products developer and manufacturer Sleeptite has announced a partnership with buying group and retailer Peak Care Equipment, covering Sleeptite’s SIRIUS adjustable bed and accessories and its Voyager Shield mattress range. In a statement on Monday, the Melbourne-based company said Peak Care is the first assistive technology retail group that it had given access…
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Microelectronics manufacturer Hendon Semiconductors (HSC) has been awarded a grant through the South Australian government’s $122 million Economic Recovery Fund. The specialist electronic design and subassembly manufacturing company was awarded $605,561 through the fund to be matched by HSC, bringing the total investment to $1,227,522. The funds will be used to upgrade facilities and equipment…
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Confocal microscopy manufacturer Optiscan Imaging has completed the beta phase development of its cloud-connected telepathology platform developed in partnership with Prolucid Technologies. The development is a significant advancement in digital pathology, according to the company, enabling real-time, remote collaboration on patient imaging sessions. The platform utilises Optiscan’s confocal imaging technology to generate digital pathology data,…
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Queensland science strategy to support new industries The Queensland government has launched a Future Queensland Science Strategy 2024-2029 which aims to capitalise on fields such as renewable energy, climate change mitigation and quantum and advanced technologies. It will seek to generate and translate Queensland’s scientific endeavours into new industries and investment. Science Advisory Council Queensland…
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CSIRO has opened up its Innovate to Grow programme to small to medium enterprises (SMEs) hoping to advance their innovative ideas in the food innovation and technology sector. Led by experienced researchers, the programme helps participants examine technical and business challenges, explore research and development (R&D) opportunities, and develop actionable business and funding plans for…
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