Latest Manufacturing News

Range International has locked in a A$454,000 secured loan facility at 18% interest to ramp up its rental pallet fleet following early commercial success in 2026.

Opthea Limited resumes ASX trading as it pivots to develop OPT-302 for lymphangioleiomyomatosis, outlining a disciplined 18-month staged clinical program backed by A$31.2 million in cash.

Biome Australia has inked a binding deal with Specialty Probiotics Australia to shift its Activated Probiotics manufacturing onshore, aiming to boost gross margins above 65% and streamline working capital within 18 months.

Sheffield Resources saw a marked improvement in ore mining and concentrate output at its Thunderbird mine in May 2026, while ongoing debt restructuring discussions with lenders remain unresolved.

Swift TV has completed a multi-year Google certification process for its enterprise connected TV platform, validating its technology and supporting ongoing deployments across mining, aged care, and hospitality sectors.

Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust (TEMIT) posted a robust 41.3% net asset value total return for FY2026, outpacing its benchmark and narrowing its share price discount, while maintaining dividends and expanding share buybacks.

The ACCC has moved Peter Warren Automotive’s acquisition of Wakeling Automotive’s 30 dealership sites into a Phase 2 review amid concerns it could dominate Sydney’s Macarthur region new car market, controlling 25 of 33 dealerships locally.

AFC Group Holdings reported a sharp 78% drop in revenue to NZ$161,000 and a net loss of NZ$818,000 for FY2026, but secured shareholder backing and plans to expand its wine portfolio and distribution reach.

Imagion Biosystems has secured FDA clearance to proceed with its Phase 1b/2 trial of the MagSense® HER2 Imaging Agent, targeting improved detection of HER2+ breast cancer. Patient recruitment is expected to start in Q3 2026, marking a crucial step toward commercialisation.

St George Mining has restructured its Lithium Star joint venture, with battery giant Amperex Technology Limited exchanging its 10% JV stake for a 12.5 million shareholding in St George at a 36% premium. This move consolidates lithium exploration under St George while giving ATL exposure to the Araxá niobium-rare earths project and offtake rights on future lithium production.

Aurora Labs has landed a $1 million Australian Government grant, matched dollar-for-dollar, to boost production of its micro gas turbine propulsion systems for defence applications using commercial 3D printing technology.

Viridis Mining has secured a non-binding Letter of Intent with Solvay to supply Mixed Rare Earth Carbonate from its Colossus Project, aiming for commercial production by 2028 and advancing Western-aligned rare earth supply chains.