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The Queensland Government has opened an Australian-first critical minerals processing facility in Townsville, aiming to support downstream manufacturing, reduce technical risks for mining projects and attract investment in local processing capabilities.

DryFlow Magnetics has secured up to A$48.4 million in grant funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to develop a commercial demonstration plant in South Australia that will process magnetite iron ore into high-purity iron concentrate for low-emissions steelmaking.

Pearson and WorldSkills Australia have announced a new partnership to strengthen vocational training and industry connections, with a focus on preparing young Australians for technology-enabled trade careers, including in manufacturing.

Ferrero Group has marked 50 years of manufacturing at its Lithgow factory in New South Wales, celebrating the site's contribution to the company's operations and its continued investment in production and sustainability.

Bristile Roofing has introduced a new terracotta roof tile collection manufactured in Spain, expanding its product range for Australian homes with a focus on design flexibility, durability and re-roofing applications.

RMIT University researcher Lisa Piller has helped develop a textile recycling pathway that transforms retired Western Australian Parks and Wildlife Service uniforms into new yarns and fashion garments, exploring opportunities to reuse technical textiles that might otherwise be discarded.

Generation Steel has signed a binding renewable energy agreement with BHP to support the proposed development of its steel mill in Collie, Western Australia, as the company progresses plans for lower-emissions steel production.

Aurora Labs has secured its first US order for three Australian-designed and manufactured AU4 turbojet engines, with the US$42,000 deal supporting an experimental aircraft program for a US-based aerospace and defence company.

The Australian Submarine Agency has announced a new manufacturing facility in Mississippi, United States, that will increase production of critical components for Virginia-class submarines as Australia prepares for its planned acquisition of the vessels in the early 2030s.

Manufacturing and supply-chain emissions from lithium-ion batteries could increase tenfold by 2050 as global demand rises, according to a University of Melbourne-led study that...