Tag: Australian Manufacturing
UCSD engineers mastermind innovative bioinspired ground sampler for space exploration
A team of engineers and marine biologists at the University of California, San Diego, has developed a claw-like device modelled on the sea urchin’s...
Origin Energy inks landmark power purchase agreement with Fotowatio Renewable Ventures
Origin Energy has reached an agreement with leading global solar company Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV) to purchase solar power from the proposed 100 MW...
AMWU: Coalition budget slap in the face to manufacturing workers
The Australian Manufacturing Workers Union (AMWU) launched a scathing attack on the Turnbull Government on Tuesday, saying its budget “failed to deliver for manufacturing...
Brazilian Authorities hit Samarco JV partners with A$57.6bn lawsuit
Federal prosecutors in Brazil have filed a US$43 billion (A$57.6 billion) civil lawsuit against Samarco and its owners Vale SA and BHP Billiton for...
Maximising the potential of Queensland’s aerospace industry
Queensland’s Development Minister and Minister for Natural Resources and Mines Dr Anthony Lynham has released a proposal on Tuesday that could turn the state...
Australian PMI®: Manufacturing activity slows down in April
The Australian PMI® expanded for a tenth straight month in April – the longest unbroken period of growth since September 2006 – although its...
ACCC fines ugg boot importer for false “Australian made” representation
The ACCC has launched a legal action against sheepskin footwear seller Kingdom Groups International for breaching the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) by making a...
Dairy industry and Government convene to discuss milk price cut
The Andrews Labor Government has set up a meeting with Victoria’s dairy industry leaders to discuss Murray Goulburn’s shock decision to cut its farmgate...
Alcoa to keep Intalco smelter open after sealing new power deal
Alcoa, the global leader in lightweight metals technology, engineering and manufacturing, has reached an agreement with Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) that will help improve...
Havilah and CNC temporarily halt mining at Portia
Havilah Resources announced that project partners Consolidated Mining and Civil (CMC) have temporarily suspended mining at the Portia gold mine due to safety concerns...