Latest Manufacturing Sector News

Almonty Industries has secured an exclusive offtake agreement with South Korea’s SeAH Group to supply 100% of molybdenum from its Sangdong project, underpinning financial stability and strengthening local supply chains.

Victory Metals advances its North Stanmore Heavy Rare Earth Project with a strategic offtake MOU signed with Sumitomo Corporation and a significant upgrade to its mineral resource estimate, reinforcing its position in the critical rare earths sector.

Sunrise Energy Metals reports significant progress on its Syerston Scandium Project and battery materials complex, while navigating evolving global supply dynamics and maintaining a strong safety record.

K-TIG Limited is set to transform its business with a $7–10 million capital raise to acquire US-based Metal Powder Works, issuing performance-based vendor shares that an independent expert deems fair and reasonable.

IDT Australia has finalized a $20 million asset-based loan facility with ScotPac, replacing its previous $4.7 million NAB facility, to support its expanding sales pipeline and recent contract wins.

Multistack International Limited reported steady sales of water chillers in Q4 2024 while progressing toward a settlement in its arbitration with Danfoss. The company maintains a solid cash position supported by related-party loans as it continues to promote its ORC technology aligned with global carbon reduction goals.

Multistack International Limited reported a net cash outflow from operating activities of $72,916 for the December 2024 quarter but ended with robust cash reserves of $975,608. Despite ongoing negative cash flows, the company remains confident in sustaining operations through secured financing and strategic asset acquisitions.

Coventry Group reports a slight dip in H1 FY25 sales but manages a modest EBITDA increase, buoyed by a successful ERP upgrade and strategic growth initiatives.

Korvest Ltd’s first half of FY25 saw profitability pressures from operational setbacks and inflation, but a record order book and new major projects set the stage for a promising second half.

Korvest Ltd has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.25 per share for the six months ending December 2024, signaling steady shareholder returns.

Korvest Ltd reported a 1.1% decline in revenue and a sharp 28.5% drop in net profit for the half-year ending December 2024, impacted by operational disruptions and competitive pressures. Despite these challenges, the company anticipates a robust rebound in project activity in the second half of FY25.

VIP Gloves Limited reports modest net operating cash flow for September 2024 and outlines plans to restart manufacturing by year-end, supported by asset sales and improved market conditions.