Latest Advanced Manufacturing News

HighCom Limited appoints seasoned executive Geoffrey Knox as Executive Chairman and CEO, signaling a strategic push to strengthen its defence manufacturing and sustainment operations in Australia and the US.

Southern Cross Gold Consolidated Ltd throws its weight behind Australia’s new A$1.2 billion Critical Minerals Strategic Reserve, spotlighting its Sunday Creek gold-antimony project as a key player in securing domestic supply and reducing reliance on China.

RareX Limited has achieved a major regulatory milestone with the granting of a Mining Lease for its Cummins Range Project in Western Australia, significantly reducing development risk and paving the way for focused metallurgical optimisation and mine planning.

VHM Limited has terminated its offtake agreement with Shenghe Resources to pursue broader global partnerships for its Goschen Rare Earths and Mineral Sands Project, appointing Macquarie Capital to accelerate funding and offtake discussions ahead of production in 2027.

Adisyn Ltd has successfully demonstrated low-temperature deposition of an sp²-based carbon layer using Atomic Layer Deposition, a milestone independently verified and critical for semiconductor integration.

MRG Metals has raised $0.73 million through a placement to advance its rare earth and heavy mineral sands projects in Mozambique and South Africa, including a strategic acquisition and mining license progression.

Amaero Ltd has secured a A$4.6 million order from Titomic under their exclusive five-year agreement, marking a significant step in supplying critical refractory and titanium powders for defense applications.

Lithium Universe has achieved a major milestone with its JESE technology, recovering silver at near-commercial purity while enhancing material performance and sustainability. This innovation could reshape silver recycling and premium electronics supply chains.

Prospech Limited advances its Korsnäs rare earth project by transitioning from flotation upgrades to a targeted hydrometallurgical program with ANSTO Minerals, aiming to unlock value from a significant historical concentrate stockpile in Finland.

Metal Powder Works has formalized a partnership with Austal USA to develop custom metal powders for US Navy additive manufacturing, positioning MPW within a critical defense supply chain.

Lindian Resources has optimised its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project, increasing ore processing capacity by 25% and appointing Obsideo as the design and construction contractor for its processing plant. This upgrade significantly enhances the project's financial outlook while keeping capital costs within budget.

Viking Mines Ltd is set to acquire six tungsten projects in Nevada, including the historically productive Linka Project, supported by a $750,000 investment from American Tungsten Corp. This move positions Viking to tap into critical mineral demand amid soaring tungsten prices and geopolitical supply risks.