Rio Tinto reports manufacturing-linked output growth in Q1 on copper and aluminium strength
Rio Tinto has reported a 9 per cent year-on-year increase in copper equivalent production for the first quarter of 2026, supported by gains across its manufacturing-linked aluminium and copper operations, according to its latest quarterly update.
Australian manufacturing sees further decline in June— Ai Group
Australia’s manufacturing industry slipped further into contraction territory in June, led down by the chemicals industry, according to the latest survey from the Ai Group.
Australian Manufacturing PMI in April reaches 35-month low amid weak demand
Weak demand in the Australian manufacturing sector has driven the country’s Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) to a 35-month low, according to the latest data from Judo Bank.
Archer Materials moves quantum tech from lab to wafer-scale manufacturing
Archer Materials is transitioning its qubit development program from laboratory-scale work to wafer-scale manufacturing using semiconductor industry-standard processes.
March sees surge in global manufacturing output – JP Morgan PMI report
In a promising sign for the global economy, March witnessed a robust acceleration in the rate of growth in manufacturing production, reaching its highest level since June 2022, driven by a surge in new orders.
BluGlass GaN lasers meet performance benchmarks
Gallium nitride (GaN) laser diodes produced by BluGlass at its Silicon Valley feasibility are now achieving or exceeding manufacturer performance benchmarks, the company said in an ASX announcement.
JP Morgan index shows global manufacturing contraction returns
Global manufacturing activity slipped back into contraction in July, as weak demand, lower exports, and cautious sentiment continued to weigh on production across major regions, according to the latest J.P.Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI.
Quickstep looks to expand Aftermarket unit after review
Quickstep, a leading aerospace composite business in Australia, has decided to keep its Aftermarket business as a core part of the company and is planning to enhance the business through several new growth initiatives
Eurozone Manufacturing PMI remains in contraction territory in January
The latest S&P Global Eurozone Manufacturing PMI reading rose for a third successive month to 48.8 in January, up from 47.8 in December.
Aussie dairy farmers poised for another profitable year despite expected price decrease
Australia’s dairy farmers are on track for a fifth consecutive year of profitability, despite forecasts of lower minimum farmgate milk prices for the upcoming season, according to a recent industry report.
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