Latest Advanced Manufacturing News

Ionic Rare Earths’ Brazilian joint venture, Viridion, has been selected for significant government funding to accelerate rare earth refining and magnet recycling, marking a major step in Brazil’s strategic push for a secure, sustainable supply chain.

Aurora Labs has been awarded a $544,333 Defence Industry Development Grant to expand its production capabilities for gas turbine propulsion systems, reinforcing Australia’s sovereign defence manufacturing.

Cardiex Limited has announced a fully underwritten 1-for-4 entitlement offer at $0.04 per share, aiming to raise approximately $4.1 million to advance manufacturing and scale its supply chain. The offer closes on 20 June 2025, following a recent $2.4 million placement.

Everest Metals Corporation has completed a breakthrough engineering study demonstrating 97% rubidium recovery at its Mt Edon project, advancing Australia’s entry into the global rubidium market with a patented extraction process.

Brazilian Rare Earths Limited has confirmed an ultra-high-grade rare earth deposit at its Sulista Project in Brazil, highlighted by exceptional drill results and a new Outcrop Ridge discovery signaling district-scale potential.

Aurora Labs has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Mayman Aerospace to jointly develop 3D-printed micro gas turbines for advanced VTOL aircraft, marking its strategic entry into the U.S. aerospace sector.

Amaero Ltd updates its financial outlook, targeting positive EBITDA by FY2027 and reaffirming a A$72 million capital investment plan despite delays in US Department of Defense contracts.

Ionic Rare Earths, through its Viridion joint venture, has delivered the first recycled rare earth oxides to Brazil’s CIT SENAI ITR, marking a key step toward a domestic magnet supply chain in South America.

VEEM Limited has been awarded $2 million in government grants to enhance its manufacturing capabilities for critical naval components, supporting Australia's nuclear submarine and defence programs.

Simble Solutions Limited reported solid operational progress in 2024, expanding its customer base and partnerships across Australia and the UK while advancing into renewable energy development. The company’s strategic moves position it well for growth in the evolving energy and sustainability sector.

Power Minerals Limited has initiated a 2,000-metre drilling program at its Santa Anna niobium and rare earth elements project in Brazil, aiming to confirm and expand on promising earlier results as part of its due diligence for acquisition.

TasFoods reported a $10.7 million net loss for FY2024, challenged by an oversupplied poultry market and a significant asset impairment. The company is pivoting towards growth in pet treats and dairy exports to stabilize its future.