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Mining critical to achieving net zero goals, advancing renewable energy tech – UNSW expert

The extraction of critical minerals is crucial to ensuring that the development of renewable energy technologies can keep up with rising global demand and contribute to the goal of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, according to Professor Ismet Canbulat, head of the School of Minerals and Energy Resources Engineering at UNSW Sydney.

Space Machines Company equips Optimus spacecraft with Inovor Technologies’ Star Tracker

Space Machines Company (SMC), a leading player in Australian in-space servicing, has purchased Inovor Technologies’ Star Tracker, a celestial navigation system, for integration into its Orbital Servicing Vehicle, Optimus. 

CSIRO launches cutting-edge research centre to improve chemical manufacturing 

CSIRO has launched its “FloWorks” Centre for Industrial Flow Chemistry at its Clayton site in Melbourne’s south east. The purpose-built, 410m2 facility will provide cutting-edge...

Berri manufacturer Valls Styrene reaps benefits from $1.2m RSFF grant

After being awarded a South Australia Government grant from the Riverland Sustainable Futures Fund (RSFF) in 2013, Valls Styrene has expanded its operations, increased...

Alcoa to curtail Kwinana refinery, to axe over 1,000 jobs

Global aluminium producer Alcoa has announced its decision to curtail production at its Kwinana Alumina Refinery in Western Australia in the second quarter of 2024. 

RMIT researchers develop road-making material from COVID-generated waste

RMIT researchers have found a way to transform pandemic-generated waste into road-making material. Using disposable face masks and processed building rubble – known as recycled...

AHG seals refrigerated logistics acquisition

Automotive Holdings Group (AHG) Limited has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Scott’s Refrigerated Freightways (SRF), a leading national cold logistics business...

Victorian manufacturing champions to be crowned next week

Victoria's manufacturing companies and individuals will be competing for the State's premier industry awards next week. Themed 'Advancing Victorian Manufacturing', the 2018 Victorian Manufacturing Hall...

Babcock wins $33m defence contract

Global engineering support services company Babcock Pty Ltd has secured a $33 million contract to provide ground support equipment services to the Australian Defence...

Deakin University joins Science and Technology Australia

Deakin University has joined Science and Technology Australia (STA), Australia's peak body that represents more than 90,000 scientists and technology experts. Deakin said four of...
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Australian Manufacturing Week 2026 to make Brisbane debut

Australia’s leading advanced manufacturing showcase, Australian Manufacturing Week (AMW), is set to return in 2026, marking its first-ever event in Brisbane.