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Core Lithium awarded $6m Modern Manufacturing Initiative grant

Emerging Australian lithium developer Core Lithium has been awarded a $6 million grant under the Federal Government’s Modern Manufacturing Initiative (MMI) to build a...

Rio Tinto: On course to meet its full-year target despite weather disruptions

Surprisingly cold winter in Canada and strong cyclone activity in Australia have cut Rio Tinto’s iron ore shipments by 8% in the first quarter...

Sandvik and Tenaris seal new five-year strategic alliance agreement

Sweden's Sandvik and Luxembourg-headquartered Tenaris have signed a new five-year strategic alliance agreement on the exclusive joint supply of corrosion resistant alloy OCTG materials...

BHP advances smelter and refinery expansion plans in South Australia

In a significant development for South Australia's copper industry, the South Australian Government has initiated the application and assessment process for BHP's proposed smelter and refinery expansion at Olympic Dam. 

Data science expert to lead new research through Fortescue and Curtin University partnership

Fortescue Metals Group and Curtin University’s WA School of Mines (WASM) has announced a partnership to work on an initiative that will help advance...

Australia doubles down on manufacturing with critical minerals rise

Australia’s manufacturing and resource capabilities have been bolstered by the latest Australian Government stocktake of mineral resources, which points to strong growth in exploration, production and economic potential for critical minerals essential to advanced manufacturing and clean energy technologies.

Study finds Qld coal mine methane emissions far higher than reported

A new study has found that methane emissions from an open-cut coal mine in Queensland’s Bowen Basin could be up to eight times higher than previously reported. 

Newmont sells stake in Swiss gold refinery for US$119m

Leading gold and copper producer Newmont Mining Corporation has announced that it has sold its equity stake in the Valcambi gold refinery in Switzerland...

China launches landmark zero-carbon mining fleet with 100 autonomous trucks

Chinese heavy equipment manufacturer XCMG Machinery (SHE:000425) has officially delivered 100 autonomous, all-electric mining trucks to the Huaneng Yimin Open-Pit Coal Mine in Inner Mongolia.

BHP releases operational review for the quarter ended 30 September 2020

BHP has released its operational review for the quarter ended 30 September 2020, which showed that the company continued to deliver strong outcomes despite...
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Xometry CEO Sanjeev Singh Sahni on how AI and digital networks are reshaping manufacturing supply chains

Australian manufacturers have long competed against distance. In an exclusive interview with Australian Manufacturing, Xometry CEO Sanjeev Singh Sahni discusses how AI can help manufacturers access more production capacity and simplify traditionally email-driven supply chains.