Latest Advanced Manufacturing News

Industrial Minerals Ltd has reported promising progress in its high purity quartz beneficiation and ore-sorting trials at the Pippingarra Pegmatite Project, with growing interest from Asian markets and potential new co-products enhancing project economics.

Amaero has inked a five-year exclusive supply agreement with Velo3D, valued at approximately A$35 million, to provide critical titanium and refractory alloy powders for advanced metal 3D printing. This partnership underscores a strategic push to bolster U.S. domestic manufacturing capabilities in aerospace and defense sectors.

Simble Solutions reported a 39% rise in customer cash receipts for Q1 FY25 and strengthened its market position through strategic partnerships and renewable energy initiatives.

Titomic Limited has entered a strategic teaming agreement with REPKON USA to jointly develop and apply its kinetic fusion cold spray technology for advanced defense manufacturing, focusing on repairs and performance enhancements of critical military assets.

Iluka Resources has released its inaugural Mineral Resource estimate for the Goschen South deposit in Victoria, revealing a substantial 630 million tonnes grading 3.7% heavy minerals. This discovery positions Iluka to significantly enhance feedstock supply for its pioneering rare earth refinery at Eneabba.

Ionic Rare Earths has revealed preliminary Life Cycle Assessment results showing its magnet recycling process could reduce CO2 emissions by 30-50% compared to traditional rare earth oxide production, positioning the company as a sustainability leader in the UK and European rare earth supply chains.

Li-S Energy reports a $2.67 million net loss for H1 FY25 but marks significant milestones in lithium sulfur battery production and strategic partnerships.

Green Critical Minerals has announced a major breakthrough with its VHD Graphite technology, delivering thermal diffusivity far surpassing copper and aluminium, promising a revolution in AI and high-performance electronics cooling.

Ecofibre Limited has restructured its Australian loan facilities, extending repayment terms and adjusting interest rates to support a more sustainable financial footing.

Inca Minerals confirms exceptional gold and antimony assay results from its Hurricane Project in North Queensland, reinforcing the high-grade potential of the asset ahead of its acquisition of Stunalara Metals.

Amaero has completed a A$22 million institutional placement, concluding nearly A$100 million raised since 2022 and positioning itself for commercialisation in FY2026 with a robust balance sheet.

Mayur Resources has locked in $11.2 million in funding from Pacific Unison to kickstart production at its Orokolo Bay Industrial Sands Project in Papua New Guinea, targeting 500,000 tonnes of magnetite annually by late 2025.