ANSTO to use $14M gov’t boost in rare earths R&D project
The Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) said rare earths will be a key area of focus for its minerals unit after it received $13.9 million in funding under the Australian Critical Minerals Research and Development Hub.
Lynas and JS Link join forces to boost magnet manufacturing in Malaysia
Lynas Rare Earths has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Korean permanent magnet manufacturer JS Link to explore the development of a rare earth permanent magnet manufacturing facility in Malaysia.
Syrah Resources, Samsung SDI ink deal to assess natural graphite supply from US
Syrah Resources, an ASX-listed industrial minerals and technology company, has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with lithium-ion battery manufacturer Samsung SDI to evaluate natural graphite active anode material (AAM) supply from Syrah’s Vidalia AAM facility in Louisiana in the US.
BMA to invest $100m in autonomous haul trucks for Daunia
BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) has announced a $100 million investment and new jobs as part of the introduction of 34 autonomous trucks at Daunia...
Revolutionising industry: How AI and quantum computing are transforming manufacturing and mining
Industries like mining and manufacturing may often be perceived as traditional, but they are rapidly evolving thanks to groundbreaking technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing.
Sandvik and Barrick to trial Battery Electric Vehicles for underground hard rock mining
Swedish multinational engineering company Sandvik and mining company Barrick have signed a partnership agreement for trialling and enhancing Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) for underground...
Aurizon, Anglo American to study hydrogen-powered trains for bulk freight in Qld
Australia’s largest rail freight company, Aurizon and global mining company Anglo American will undertake a study into using hydrogen-powered trains for bulk freight in...
Fortescue to deploy hydrogen-powered coaches at Christmas Creek
Fortescue Metals Group will add hydrogen-powered coaches at its Christmas Creek operations in the Pilbara as part of its $32 million renewable hydrogen mobility...
Arafura’s rare earths refinery in NT gets $840M federal investment
The Australian government has announced an $840 million investment to construct the country’s first combined rare earths mine and refinery in the Northern Territory.
Expert: $26 billion opportunity lost as Australia ships raw materials overseas
Australia is sitting on a potential $26 billion economic opportunity over the next decade, but only if it stops shipping raw materials overseas and starts processing them locally, a leading mining industry expert says.
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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.
