Latest Glass Manufacturing News

Diatreme Resources confirms its Northern Silica Project can produce low-iron, high-purity silica sand meeting photovoltaic glass standards, backed by successful bulk metallurgical testwork. The results pave the way for final engineering and commercial deals amid a booming solar energy market.

Metro Performance Glass proposes a $15–24 million recapitalisation involving a discounted rights offer and a major placement to Amari Metals, who would become the controlling shareholder.

ClearVue Technologies has announced a major leadership overhaul alongside strategic partnerships and market expansion, highlighted by a solar façade trial in Hong Kong demonstrating a payback period as low as 2.6 years.

The Western Australian Minister for Environment has confirmed the adequacy of the Environmental Protection Authority’s assessment for VRX Silica’s Arrowsmith North project, allowing development to proceed with amended conditions addressing environmental concerns.

European Lithium has announced a significant addendum to its Tanbreez Project Mineral Resource Estimate, adding 180 million tonnes of feldspar and arfvedsonite to the existing rare earth elements resource base. This broadens the project's economic scope and underlines its potential as a world-class rare earth development.

Orora Limited announces a leadership transition in its Global Glass division, with Emmanuel Ladent set to succeed Jean Marc Arrambourg as President by year-end 2025.

Carbine Resources has been granted a long-term mining lease for its Muchea Silica Sand Project, marking a significant step forward while awaiting further regulatory approvals.

ClearVue Technologies has inked a five-year exclusive manufacturing and distribution agreement with New Zealand’s Viridian Glass, marking its strategic entry into the New Zealand market with solar-integrated glazing solutions.

Orora reports a 24.6% rise in underlying EBIT to $120.8 million for H1 FY25, driven by the Saverglass acquisition and portfolio simplification, while navigating operational challenges and market headwinds.

Orora Limited reported a substantial half-year profit of A$907.6 million, propelled by the sale of its North America packaging business and strategic restructuring. The company also announced an unfranked interim dividend of 5 cents per share.