Latest Manufacturing News

Ionic Rare Earths’ UK subsidiary, Ionic Technologies, has won £11 million in government funding to spearhead a pioneering rare earth permanent magnet supply chain for electric vehicles, aiming to reduce UK dependence on Chinese exports and boost domestic EV manufacturing.

Imugene Limited reports promising Phase 1b trial results for azer-cel, an off-the-shelf CAR T therapy, showing a 75% overall response rate in relapsed diffuse large B-cell lymphoma patients. The company plans to engage the FDA later this year to discuss pivotal trial design.

DroneShield is investing $13 million to significantly expand its R&D and manufacturing footprint, aiming to boost annual production capacity nearly fivefold by the end of 2026.

Athena Resources has partnered with Warradarge Energy and Fenix Resources to launch the Mid West Green Iron Project, aiming to produce sustainable green iron using ultra-high-grade magnetite and renewable hydrogen in Western Australia.

Tissue Repair Limited has secured major distribution partnerships in Australia, New Zealand, and Thailand for its TR Pro+® product line, marking a pivotal shift from development to commercialisation. The company is also scaling up manufacturing and advancing regulatory approvals to support its global expansion ambitions.

Cambium Bio has secured FDA clearance to begin Phase 3 dosing of Elate Ocular, a promising treatment for moderate to severe dry eye disease, pending additional financing.

Structural Monitoring Systems’ Canadian subsidiary has landed a $900,500 order from CAL FIRE for 50 advanced firefighting radios, marking a significant step in a broader fleet upgrade program.

Li-S Energy has successfully produced Australia’s first lithium metal foils ahead of schedule at its Geelong facility, marking a major step in domestic battery manufacturing and supply chain sovereignty.

AML3D Limited has confirmed it complied with ASX continuous disclosure rules regarding its recent Letter of Intent with the US Navy, clarifying the timing of its awareness and announcement.

Yowie Group has decided not to proceed with its planned takeover bid for Keybridge Capital after a key condition was triggered, signaling a strategic retreat.

Chariot Corporation Ltd is set to acquire a 66.7% interest in a substantial Nigerian lithium portfolio, marking a strategic entry into Africa’s burgeoning lithium sector with a US$10 million funding commitment.

Buxton Resources has successfully qualified its Graphite Bull ore for full anode production with BTR New Material Group, a global leader in battery anode manufacturing. This milestone strengthens the project’s commercial appeal amid rising graphite demand for lithium-ion batteries.