Latest Manufacturing Sector News

Morella Corporation has expanded its critical minerals portfolio by acquiring the Dixon Well Project in Western Australia, confirming significant titanium mineralisation with assays up to 17.0% TiO2. This move diversifies Morella’s assets beyond lithium and rubidium into a mineral critical for aerospace and defence industries.

Laserbond Limited has confirmed its fully franked ordinary dividend for the six months ending June 2025 and announced the Dividend Reinvestment Plan price, offering shareholders a clear picture of returns and reinvestment options.

Adrad Holdings announces immediate board reshuffle with Chairman Glenn Davis stepping down, CEO Paul Proctor promoted to Managing Director, and Donald McGurk appointed Chairman.

Multistack International Limited reported a remarkable surge in half-year profit, yet its financial report flags a material uncertainty about its ongoing viability.

Magontec Limited posted a 29% decline in revenue to $29.47 million for the first half of 2025, alongside a net loss of $3.96 million, while shutting down its Qinghai subsidiary. The results highlight ongoing challenges in the steel manufacturing sector.

Prestal Holdings reported a sharp 25% revenue decline and a staggering 133% increase in net loss for FY2025, yet still declared a special dividend and capital return.

Skin Elements Limited reported a 13% revenue increase and a 20% reduction in net loss for FY2025, as it progresses commercial roll-out of its natural biotech products including ECO-Nurture and SuprCuvr.

Gale Pacific Limited reported a 1.1% revenue decline to $172 million and a significant net loss of $5.18 million for FY2025, accompanied by a cautious auditor's note on going concern.

Advanced Braking Technology Ltd (ASX, ABV) reported a robust 25% revenue increase and 36% net profit growth for FY25, driven by international expansion and pioneering product launches in mining safety technology.

Duratec Limited has announced a fully franked final dividend of AUD 0.025 per share for the fiscal year ending June 2025, accompanied by a Dividend Reinvestment Plan offering a 5% discount on new shares.

Ashley Services Group reported a 7.3% revenue decline to $515.9 million in FY25 but achieved a 60.9% rise in net profit after tax to $2.17 million, driven by operational stabilisation and strategic contract wins.

IperionX secures a $12.5 million funding tranche from the U.S. Department of Defense to fast-track expansion of its Virginia titanium manufacturing capacity beyond 1,000 metric tons annually.