Environmental Clean Technologies in lignite-based soil improvement hook up Industrial technology group Environmental Clean Technologies has signed a Heads of Agreement (HoA) with ESG Agriculture for the development and offtake of soil health products. This HoA is a precursor to a Joint Venture (JV) between the companies in developing a lignite-based nitrogen soil health product,…
Whyalla steel works produces first structural steel The Managing Director of Liberty Steel Group Tony Swiericzuk at Whyalla in South Australia has celebrated the completion of repairs and start up activities at the primary steel producer. Swiericzuk took to social media and said: “After a 48 hour reheat furnace start up programme, the Whyalla Steelworks…
Rio Tinto spends up big with local suppliers Rio Tinto increased its spend with suppliers and local businesses in Australia to more than $16.1 billion in 2023, as part of the company’s commitment to support communities where it operates. This was an increase of five per cent on the previous year and was spent with…
Drug developer Immuron’s Travelan anti-diarrhoea oral antibody product set the company share price alight this morning following positive news from clinical trials in the United States. Travelan, which is made in Melbourne and on sale through Chemist Warehouse, is a non-absorbable, safe product which is composed of anti-bacterial antibodies that boost the gut immune system.…
WA offers new Defence Ready Initiative grants The Western Australian government has opened applications for the latest round of Defence Ready Initiative grants to support local businesses in the defence sector. The purpose of the $200,000 investment is to assist small and medium enterprises enhance their capability, capacity and competitiveness to enter or expand their…
Hanwha tests Huntsman using ADF ammunition Hanwha Defense Australia (HDA) has completed the first stage of LAND 8116 Protected Mobile Fires (PMF) Ordnance Integration Testing utilising Australian Defence Force ammunition (pictured). Using a K9A1 Test Platform and 155mm rounds from two different families of munitions, the testing activity wrapped up in mid-June at the Anheung…