Latest Manufacturing News

IRIS Metals has secured a farm-in agreement to earn up to 100% ownership of the Finley Basin Tungsten Project in Montana, marking a strategic expansion into a critical mineral vital for defence and advanced manufacturing.

HighCom Limited has successfully raised nearly $800,000 through a Share Purchase Plan, adding to a prior $7 million placement to fund product upgrades and sales growth.

Orica reports solid first-half earnings growth led by digital and specialty chemicals, while launching a $100 million cost reduction program to navigate supply disruptions and litigation headwinds.

Fortuna Metals reports exceptional rutile intercepts from initial drilling at its Mkanda project in Malawi, revealing extensive high-grade mineralisation starting at surface. The company plans a focused resource drilling campaign in Q2 2026 to advance towards a maiden inferred resource estimate.

Viridis Mining’s Colossus Rare Earth Project has been selected for Brazil’s Climate and Ecological Transformation Investment Platform, enhancing its access to international capital ahead of a key investment decision.

EVE Health Group has completed R&D on multiple reformulated drug candidates targeting major sexual health and cardiovascular markets, preparing patent filings and licensing strategies to capitalise on a combined $30 billion global opportunity.

BluGlass has embarked on a A$1.25 million development program with a major US defence prime, receiving an initial A$560,000 order to develop cutting-edge visible GaN lasers for aerospace and defence applications.

A new clinical study from Sichuan University confirms that TruScreen’s AI-enabled cervical cancer screening combined with high-risk HPV testing outperforms traditional cytology methods, reinforcing its global potential.

Grand Gulf Energy reports solid oil production revenue from its Louisiana assets and advances its helium project amid rising commodity prices, positioning itself for growth in energy and critical minerals.

SRJ Technologies has inked a new Service Level Agreement with Gecko Middle East Petroleum, potentially worth US$4.8 million, while advancing talks on further multi-year contracts in the Gulf region.

Chilwa Minerals has reported a significant niobium discovery at its Mpyupyu Target in Malawi, revealing extensive mineralisation open at depth and supported by associated critical metals. The company plans expanded drilling and revised assay techniques to better define this promising new resource.

Southern Cross Electrical Engineering (SCEE) reported a robust H1 FY26 with underlying EBITDA up 30.8%, raising full-year guidance despite a significant legal settlement cost. The company’s diversified portfolio and strong order book underpin its optimistic outlook.