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Extended Hazer-POSCO partnership advances testing of low-emissions graphite for steel manufacturing applications

Manufacturing efforts to decarbonise global steel production received a further boost as Hazer Group Ltd announced it has extended its non-binding Memorandum of Understanding with POSCO Steel for two years, or until formal binding agreements are signed. 

Monash launches national hub to cut emissions from steel production

Monash University has launched a new national initiative aimed at reducing emissions from steel production with the establishment of the ARC Research Hub for Smart Process Design and Control.

ACS and Vulcan advance Europe’s lithium manufacturing ambitions with new agreement

Manufacturing development is set to gain momentum as CIMIC Group has reported that its parent company, ACS Group, has expanded its strategic partnership with Vulcan Energy to deliver what is described as Europe’s largest lithium production project.

Recycle-ready wine pack recognised for manufacturing innovation with two WISA awards

SIG has announced that a manufacturing collaboration with Hill-Smith Family Estates has earned both the Packaging & Design Award and the Sustainability Award at the 2025 Wine Industry Impact Awards. 

JP Morgan: Global manufacturing momentum eases as PMI slips in November

Global manufacturing growth eased in November as the JP Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI slipped to 50.5, down from 50.9 in October, marking the lowest reading in the current four-month expansion. 

ARENA funding powers return of large-scale solar module manufacturing

Manufacturing is set to take centre stage in Australia’s clean-energy ambitions, with the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) announcing up to $151 million in conditional funding to establish a new solar module manufacturing facility in the Hunter Valley.

Manufacturing innovation showcased as Titomic thrust chamber passes hot fire test

Australian metal additive manufacturing company Titomic has announced the completion of a hot fire test on a solid rocket motor thrust chamber produced using its Titomic Kinetic Fusion (TKF) cold spray additive manufacturing process, marking what the company describes as a major step in validating the technology for aerospace and defence applications.

APCO unveils FY26-27 plan to strengthen national packaging stewardship

The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) has released its FY26-27 Business Plan, setting out actions aimed at strengthening Australia’s packaging system and supporting industry through upcoming regulatory changes.

Engineers welcome move toward national registration reform

Engineers Australia has welcomed an agreement by Commonwealth, state and territory treasurers to examine reforms that could pave the way for a national registration scheme for engineers. 

Return and Earn marks eight years with 14.7 billion containers recycled

Return and Earn is marking its eighth anniversary, noting the continued growth of the recycling initiative since its launch on 1 December 2017. 
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AVEVA and Schneider Electric spearhead digital transformation in mining

AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software driving digital transformation, has partnered with Schneider Electric to redefine what smart, sustainable mining looks like in the age of AI.