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Adbri and The CSL Group have commenced operations of a battery-powered self-unloading bulk carrier that will transport limestone for cement manufacturing in South Australia, according to the company.

The Australian Government has highlighted the successful field trials of a co-developed high-energy laser in South Australia as a milestone in defence collaboration between Australia and Japan, with the project also supporting plans for advanced manufacturing in Australia.

Hazer Group Ltd has entered into a binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Hallett Group Pty Ltd to collaborate on product development and potential commercial graphite offtake discussions in South Australia, as the company looks to expand applications for its Hazer Graphite in construction and infrastructure materials.

South Australia’s role in manufacturing-enabled space operations has been underscored by the South Australian Government following the safe return of a Varda Space Industries capsule at the Koonibba Test Range, near Ceduna.

The South Australian Government says a major manufacturing milestone has been reached on the $15.4 billion River Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Project, with the 1,000th locally manufactured precast tunnel-lining segment completed at a facility in Waterloo Corner.

South Australia’s defence manufacturing sector has reached a new milestone, with Adelaide-based Century Engineering becoming the first Australian company to secure export contracts within the United States naval nuclear supply chain.

The Australian government announced in late February a $310 million acquisition of nuclear submarine components from the United Kingdom. The payment will support the manufacture of nuclear-powered submarines to be built in Osborne, South Australia. The investment follows a larger GBP 2.4 billion Australian contribution to expand Rolls-Royce Submarines' production capacity.

South Australian veteran-owned companies ARES Armaments Australia and Aimpoint have signed an agreement to expand workforce solutions for defence manufacturing in the state.

Orora, a manufacturer of sustainable packaging for the beverage industry, is marking the first 12 months of operation for its G3 oxyfuel glass furnace at its Gawler, South Australia, manufacturing site. 

South Australia has been selected to host HAMR Energy’s proposed $700-800 million sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production facility, with the company confirming it has received backing from the State Government for the development.