Latest Infrastructure And Defence News

Matrix Composites & Engineering shareholders have overwhelmingly approved the acquisition scheme by Advanced Innergy Solutions, clearing a major hurdle ahead of Federal Court approval and delisting.

Symal Group is set to significantly boost its defence and resources contracting presence through the $51 million acquisition of Shamrock Civil, a Queensland-based contractor with a $315 million pipeline dominated by defence projects.

Pure Resources has appointed retired US Navy Vice Admiral Jeff Trussler to its advisory board, aiming to fast-track US government funding and integration of its advanced materials into defence supply chains.

Critica Limited has achieved a major leap in rare earth product quality at its Jupiter Project, producing a Mixed Rare Earth Oxide with approximately 97% Total Rare Earth Oxide and strong recovery rates that bolster its mine-to-magnet ambitions.

Pure Resources has demonstrated that its Carbon Nanotube Fibre (CNTF) achieves thermal conductivity up to 600 W/m·K, outperforming copper by 1.5 times and aluminium by up to 3 times, positioning it as a breakthrough for AI, defence, and high-power electronics cooling.

Pure Resources Limited has entered a legally binding R&D collaboration with Rice University to develop cutting-edge carbon nanotube fibre thermal management systems using graphite from its Garnet Hills Project. The partnership includes joint intellectual property ownership and a planned $3 million equity placement to fund exploration and downstream initiatives.

Duratec Limited reported a modest revenue decline in 1H FY26 but posted gains in profitability and maintained its dividend, underpinned by strategic acquisitions and sector diversification.

Civmec Limited has reported solid half-year financial results with a growing order book and key contract wins, underpinning its position in construction and engineering sectors.

Civmec Limited has reported a robust first half for FY26, with strong revenue growth, a record order book, and significant progress in naval shipbuilding. The company’s diversified operations and strategic contracts position it well for future growth.

Mayfield Group Holdings has acquired a strategic industrial property adjacent to its BE Switchcraft operations, enabling operational synergies and capacity expansion to support a $30 million contract pipeline.

Pure Resources advances its graphite-driven thermal management strategy, forging U.S. collaborations to tap into booming data centre and defence cooling sectors.

Pearl Gull Iron has completed the sale of its Cockatoo Island Project, receiving $4.5 million in cash, a 4% indirect stake in Crestlink Pty Ltd, and ongoing royalties. The transaction positions the company to pursue new growth opportunities while maintaining exposure to the project’s future upside.