$330 million plus contract win to Civmec
Civmec has secured the award of a major contract worth more than A$330 million for the Rio Tinto Western Range Project at their Paraburdoo site in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
Australia’s critical minerals sector receives $22M gov’t boost
The Australian Government has announced approximately $22 million in investments for three key research projects that will help boost the nation's critical minerals industry.
Australia becomes latest addition to Sustainable Critical Minerals Alliance
The Sustainable Critical Minerals Alliance will help Australia uphold its commitment to sustainability and the highest environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards for mining and processing of critical minerals, which are crucial in the manufacturing of low-emissions technologies.
Amira Global welcomes $20m robotics funding
Amira Global has welcomed a $20 million investment by the Western Australian government into the development of a robotics and automation test facility and...
House committee launches inquiry into critical minerals with focus on manufacturing, regional outcomes
The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Primary Industries has launched an inquiry into the factors shaping social licence and economic development outcomes for critical minerals projects across Australia, including their role in domestic manufacturing and industrial supply chains.
Australia, Germany back critical minerals projects to bolster climate efforts
Australia and Germany have partnered to pave the way for new opportunities for critical minerals projects as part of a broader effort to achieve climate and energy goals.
Matrix secures $16 million buoyancy system order in South America
Matrix Composites & Engineering, a provider of composite and advanced material technology solutions, has bagged a $16 million purchase order to deliver a subsea...
North Queensland to house Australia’s first critical minerals plant
A $75 million Australian-first critical minerals demonstration plant is underway in Townsville, Queensland, unlocking the state’s next mining and manufacturing boom.
Aussie company Volt Resources vying for massive US grant for battery manufacturing
ASX-listed graphite producer and natural graphite anode developer Volt Resources Limited has released an update on its efforts to secure a USD 100 million (AUD 149.2 million) US Department of Energy (DOE) grant for battery materials processing and battery manufacturing.
Rio Tinto partners with Caterpillar to help develop zero-emissions autonomous trucks
Rio Tinto has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Caterpillar to support Caterpillar’s development of zero-emissions autonomous haul trucks for use at one...
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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.
