Tag: Australian Manufacturing
KDL commences mining at Lerala Diamond Mine
Mining and exploration company Kimberly Diamonds (KDL) announced that open pit mining operations have commenced at its Lerala Diamond Mine in Botswana.
The company said...
BFC acquires South Australian water company AQUAEssence
Beston Global Food Company (BFC) has agreed to acquire 51% of South Australian water business, AQUAEssence, in a move designed to add to the...
Queensland manufacturers make first delivery on Australian Defence Force contracts
Rocklea-based Haulmark Trailers and Logan’s Holmwood Highgate have started delivery on their job-generating Australian Defence Force contracts at the Gallipoli Barracks at Enoggera.
The two Queensland...
CSIRO introduces electric cars to its fleet to reduce carbon footprint
The CSIRO has introduced the first two of 10 petrol-free, electric cars, and two additional electric bikes to its national fleet, making another great...
Government vows to assist Arrium workers
Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science Christopher Pyne has expressed his disappointment at last week’s announcement that Arrium has been placed into voluntary administration...
Alcoa inks bauxite supply contracts worth over $350m
Global leader in lightweight metals technology, engineering and manufacturing and the world’s largest bauxite miner Alcoa has inked a number of bauxite supply contracts...
Quickstep enters South Korean automotive market with new KIST deal
Advanced manufacturing company Quickstep Holdings has inked a new sales contract with the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), a well respected, multi...
South Australian steel maker Arrium has entered voluntary administration
Struggling steel producer Arrium has announced that it has entered voluntary administration.
The decision comes just a day after the company announced that it had...
It’s a no go – Pfizer and Allergan will not merge
Last November, global biopharmaceutical giant Pfizer and Botox maker Allergan announced an all-stock $160 billion merger that would have resulted in the creation of...
Arrium employees agree on temporary pay reductions
Struggling steel producer Arrium announced that it has “achieved support” from the majority of employees for temporary pay reductions.
The business had asked employees to...
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