CSL in $1.7 billion Australian supply and production agreement for Covid vaccines
CSL will manufacture approximately 85 million doses of two Covid-19 vaccines, beginning early next year, if their clinical trials are successful.
NSW accepts possibility of buying trains locally
Finally, the government whose import-first policy has done more to damage Australia’s train manufacturing sector, has agreed to examine the possibility of buying trains locally. New South Wales, which has bought imported trains too big for its tunnels and ferries too low for its bridges, has agreed to work with other states on local procurement.…
Decarbonised steelmaking moves a step closer
Comment by Peter Roberts At least two, and possibly three groups are now operating pilot plants that use renewably generated hydrogen to replace coal in the steelmaking process, promising a future of green, fossil fuel-free steel. The latest just announced is the HYBRIT consortium of three firms, LKAB, SSAB and Vattenfall, which has just commissioned…
Rubble and old tyres combine for new road surface
A blend of old tyres and building rubble could be used for road-making in a zero-waste solution to boost recycling and support the circular economy. The new material, developed by researchers at RMIT University, combines recycled rubble and rubber in a mix designed to be used for base layers. The recycled blend is more flexible…
Australia and Japan, trade and industry post Shinzo Abe – by Warren Reed
Australia’s modern industrial structure has been shaped by its symbiotic relationship with Japan. Here Warren Reed, who has an intimate understanding of Australia-Japan relations as a former officer with the Australian Secret Intelligence Service (ASIS), and who is now a successful novelist, looks at how the departure of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will change the…
SA’s big battery just got bigger
The original big battery supporting renewable energy at Hornsdale in South Australia has completed its expansion. Owned by Neoen, the battery has expanded by 50 MW and now boasts 150 MW and 193.5 MW/h of capacity, according to a report by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA). The battery was mocked by some at its…
Stockmarket high sparks capital raisings
Manufacturers are using the current high level of the stockmarket to raise fresh capital for what remains a very uncertain business environment. Today both welding technology company K-TIG, and lithium-ion battery technology firm Magnis Energy Technologies announced successful raisings. K-TIG, which is commercialising a CSIRO high speed precision welding technology, has received binding commitments to…
Advanced manufacturing an initial focus of new global talent attraction taskforce
Businessman Peter Verwer will lead a Global Business and Talent Attraction Taskforce, which will initially focus on advanced manufacturing, financial services and health.
Army self-propelled guns to be built in Geelong
The federal government has issued a request for tender for the building of thirty self-propelled howitzers and 15 armoured ammunition resupply vehicles for the army. The request was issued to preferred supplier Hanwha Defence Australia under the army’s Protected Mobile Fires project and will provide better mobility, lethality and crew protection. The self-propelled howitzers will…
Two battery metals projects move forward
Two battery metals initiatives have reported progress as Australian resources companies continue two develop initiatives towards a mine to factory lithium ion battery supply chain. FYI Resources has progressed plans to upgrade ores into high purity alumina (HPA, Al2O3), while Pure Minerals will start its nickel-cobalt pilot plant later this year. Pure Minerals Townsville Energy…