Latest Supply Chains News

International Graphite is advancing Australia’s first commercial graphite micronising plant at Collie, targeting commissioning by mid-2027. The facility promises a diverse range of superfine graphite products and potential annual EBITDA up to AUD 14.2 million based on current market conditions.

ARB Corporation's FY2026 results show a 3.8% revenue dip and 5.2% profit decline amid challenging 4x4 sales, while international expansion and engineering investment underpin future growth.

Viva Energy posted a robust half-year profit of $452 million, powered by soaring refining margins and resilient retail and industrial sales, while managing a significant fire at its Geelong Refinery.

Coles Group reported a 2.8% rise in FY26 sales revenue to $45.58 billion, driven by supermarket growth and digital gains, while navigating $235 million in regulatory provisions.

Electro Optic Systems (ASX:EOS) reported a record first half in 2026 with revenue soaring 283% to A$168.8 million, driven by the MARSS acquisition and expanding defence contracts. The order book jumped 84% to A$846 million, underpinning a bullish outlook amid a global defence spending surge.

Woodside Energy delivered a strong first half in 2026, with revenue up 13% to $7.45 billion, net profit after tax reaching $1.67 billion, and key LNG and oil projects advancing on schedule. The company declared a fully franked interim dividend of 57 US cents per share amid ongoing global market volatility.

Tamawood Limited boosted its profit after tax by over 40% to $8.19 million in FY26 while maintaining a debt-free balance sheet and accelerating AI-driven operational efficiencies.

Lithium Universe Limited has secured $848,452 through the first tranche of a share placement, setting the stage for advancing its Brownsville lithium refinery and innovative recycling technologies.

Advanced Engineered Materials (ASX:AEM) reported an 85% jump in high purity alumina sales in 1H 2026, with a customer pipeline now valued at US$190 million amid tightening global supply and rising semiconductor industry demand.

Andromeda Metals has successfully produced 4N High Purity Alumina (HPA) with 99.9986% purity at continuous pilot scale, marking a crucial step towards commercialisation and customer evaluation under a strategic supply agreement with Traxys.

1414 Degrees has inked a letter of intent with South Korea’s JR Energy Solution to jointly develop and scale battery cells using its SiNTL silicon anode technology, targeting defence, UAV, space, and robotics markets.

Lightning Minerals has reinforced the Warby Tungsten Project's potential with Phase 2 rock chip assays showing five of six samples above 1% tungsten, peaking at 5.46%, and revealing polymetallic mineralisation including gold and tin. The company awaits further soil and drainage assay results to shape Phase 3 exploration.