Latest Manufacturing News

Merino & Co. secures a significant AUD 1.1 million order from its China distribution partner, marking the first major commercial milestone under its exclusive China distribution agreement and signalling growing demand for its wool products.

Ionic Rare Earths’ subsidiary Ionic Technologies has led a pioneering UK project demonstrating a fully circular supply chain for electric vehicle magnets using 100% recycled rare earth oxides, achieving performance parity with primary materials and advancing UK critical minerals goals.

Anson Resources' US arm, A1 Lithium, secures membership in a key US defense consortium, boosting government ties and funding prospects. Its Yellow Cat project earns a positive technical feasibility rating, aligning with US critical minerals priorities.

MyEco Group is rolling out a new 95% post-consumer recycled bin liner range, fully certified under the Global Recycled Standard, exclusively at Woolworths stores nationwide from late May 2026. This move doubles its Woolworths product lineup and aligns with national sustainability targets.

Dyno Nobel’s explosives business drove a 28% EBIT jump in 1H26 as the company completed $558m of its $900m buyback and sealed the sale of its fertilisers unit.

Bioxyne expands its LATAM footprint by securing the first international medicinal cannabis flower supply agreement in Costa Rica, with initial shipments valued over $500,000 planned before June 2026.

Advanced Energy Minerals (ASX:AEM) is partnering with NeoCtech to pilot rare earth doped nano high purity alumina, backed by an $800,000 CAD Canadian government grant. The project targets strategic sectors including AI, robotics, and aerospace with sustainable, high-performance materials.

Adisyn’s subsidiary 2D Radar has teamed with Israeli plastics giant Raval to fast-track graphene-enhanced stealth parts for drones, aiming to compress development-to-production timelines from years to months.

Pure Resources has launched an integrated Defence Materials Platform Strategy for its Garnet Hills Project, leveraging US government collaborations to diversify from commodity mining into advanced defence supply chains.

Altech Batteries has decided to discontinue its Silumina AnodesTM project after six years, shifting full focus to its CERENERGY® solid-state battery technology amid ongoing joint venture talks.

Yowie Group’s June quarter reveals a revenue decline to $1.93 million, offset by improved operating cash inflows and a successful $516,000 capital raise. The company advances product launches in North America and Australia while undergoing significant board restructuring.

Aquirian Limited has secured $8 million through a strongly supported placement to accelerate growth of its Drillforce business and support a major $48 million contract at the Lord Byron mine.