Best of the week — the five most popular stories among readers, June 2 – June 6, 2025

What were the five biggest stories of the week? Here’s what visitors to @AuManufacturing were reading. 5) Sydney’s new buses arrive from China despite local build promises New South Wales Premier Chris Minns is facing criticism after buses promised to be built locally arrived nearly complete from a Chinese factory, despite government pledges to revitalise domestic manufacturing. Transport…

Mining innovation born from sabotaged research transforms tailings management

A vindictive equipment operator’s act of sabotage in 1989 led to an internationally significant breakthrough in mining waste management. Simran Gill speaks to David Smirk, the founder of Phibion, a Top 10 Gold Award winner at @AuManufacturing’s recent Australia’s 50 Most Innovative Manufacturers awards. David Smirk, founder and non-executive director of Phibion, tells the @AuManufacturing…

Phibion launches MudMaster autonomous tailings system

Mine equipment manufacturer and service provider Phibion is to launch its Australian made MudMaster mine tailings consolidation machine at the World Mining Congress which kicks off in Brisbane today (Monday). Mine tailings dams are ubiquitous for mining companies presenting environmental hazards as well as dangers to workers and local communities. Phibion’s proprietary Accelerated Mechanical Consolidation…