Latest Manufacturing News

Diatreme Resources has reported promising aircore drilling outcomes from its Si2 and Casuarina silica sand deposits in Far North Queensland, underpinning resource upgrades and expansion potential. These results bolster the company’s position in the growing specialty glass and solar PV markets.

AML3D has landed a AU$2.61 million contract to produce critical submarine components for the US Navy using its advanced 3D metal printing technology, marking a significant step in its US defence expansion.

Nexsen Limited is advancing its rapid Group B Streptococcus test, StrepSure®, with a clear FDA submission timeline and early market entries across Asia-Pacific and emerging regions.

Sims Lifecycle Services (SLS) has emerged as a powerhouse within Sims Group, driving nearly 40% of group earnings through strategic hyperscaler partnerships and capitalising on structural shifts in the memory market.

Aldoro Resources has revealed a major extension of mineralisation at its Kameelburg project, including a newly identified strontium-rich layer amid soaring global prices. This discovery could reshape the critical minerals landscape.

Alpha HPA Limited reports a surge in semiconductor sector demand driven by AI infrastructure expansion, with significant upgrades in Letters of Intent from key Japanese customers and ongoing capacity expansion.

Sparc Technologies has secured a $680,000 non-dilutive advance on its anticipated FY26 R&D tax refund, strengthening its cash flow as it accelerates commercialisation of its graphene additive ecosparc and green hydrogen ventures.

OD6 Metals has revealed an extensive 8-kilometre epithermal alteration system at its Quinn Fluorspar Project in Nevada, signalling potential for a major fluorspar discovery beyond historic sites. Advanced satellite and airborne hyperspectral analysis underpin this breakthrough.

Clarity Pharmaceuticals has signed a significant manufacturing supply agreement with Theragenics to produce copper-64, a key isotope for its upcoming prostate cancer diagnostic, Cu-SAR-bisPSMA. This deal strengthens Clarity’s US supply network ahead of anticipated FDA approval and commercial launch.

Nickel Industries has secured a significant increase in its 2026 ore sales license and finalized a long-term supply agreement for its Excelsior Nickel Cobalt project, enhancing production certainty and sustainability.

Athena Resources has entered a strategic joint venture with Terra Mining and Fenix Resources to accelerate development of premium magnetite concentrate at the Narryer Prospect, aiming for production by early 2028.

Pioneer Minerals has secured membership in the US Defense Industrial Base Consortium, positioning its Idaho-based North Pine tungsten project at the heart of critical mineral supply chain initiatives.