Latest Manufacturing News

Renascor Resources reports steady progress on its Purified Spherical Graphite demonstration plant in Adelaide, backed by a $5 million government grant, aiming to challenge China’s dominance in battery materials.

Kincora Copper has been awarded a $143,483 drilling grant from the NSW Government to advance exploration at its promising Wongarbon porphyry project, marking a key step in unlocking one of Australia’s significant copper-gold prospects.

Maggie Beer Holdings has raised $3 million through a placement to Frisden Pty Ltd, linked to Maurice Crotti AO, and plans a $2 million rights issue to shareholders at the same discounted price.

Vulcan Energy has advanced its Phase One Lionheart Project with major German government grants, a strategic capital raise, and a significant lithium resource upgrade, positioning itself as a key player in Europe's EV battery supply chain.

Big River Industries reported a modest revenue decline in FY25 amid tough market conditions but demonstrated operational improvements and efficiency gains, setting the stage for a cautiously optimistic FY26.

Vitrafy Life Sciences has delivered its first production unit of the next-generation cryopreservation device, advanced its US commercial footprint, and maintained a strong financial position heading into FY2026.

Air New Zealand has revised its first half 2026 financial outlook to a pre-tax loss between NZD 30 million and 55 million, citing weaker revenue growth and rising costs. The airline is pushing cost-saving measures while highlighting uncertainties ahead.

Weebit Nano has reported a fourfold revenue increase in FY25, driven by a landmark licensing agreement with semiconductor giant onsemi and key automotive-grade qualification for its ReRAM technology.

Weebit Nano has reported a record quarter with A$7.3 million in customer receipts, securing three key product agreements and progressing critical technology milestones at leading semiconductor fabs.

Sunrise Energy Metals secures renewed interest from the US Export-Import Bank for substantial debt financing, reinforcing the strategic importance of its Syerston Scandium Project amid a landmark US-Australia minerals pact.

Western Yilgarn has launched ground exploration at its Ida Holmes Junction and New Norcia projects, aiming to expand high-grade gallium mineralisation critical for semiconductor and green energy technologies.

IDT Australia announces a strategic realignment focusing on profitability and operational efficiency, reporting strong revenue growth from its three core verticals and securing $3.4 million in new contracts for FY26.