Iron ore prices have broken US$100 ($147) per tonne before landing on $US99.16 in the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) Market Index on Monday.
Major manufacturers work with Vic gov and unions to keep jobs safe
Alstom and Bombardier have collaborated with the Victorian state government and unions to retain highly skilled manufacturing staff in Ballarat.
Ai Group welcomes federal government call for more manufacturing
Ai Group chief executive Innes Willox has welcomed the federal government’s call for a greater emphasis on manufacturing to reboot the Australian economy.
Lynas encounters political hurdle in US rare earth contract
The future of Lynas Corporation’s contract for a US-based heavy rare earth separation facility is uncertain as the government rethinks its decision.
Terracom makes Universal Coal acquisition compulsory
TerraCom has tightened its hold on Universal Coal as it moves to acquire all of the shares it does not already own in the company.
L3Harris Australia seeks EOIs from SMEs on manufacturing capability
L3Harris Australia is seeking EOIs from SMEs with a range of capabilities within the design, manufacture and integration of electronics components.
Rising temperatures likely to increase damage caused by plant pathogens
Research provides evidence that rising temperatures are likely to increase crop losses as warmer soils favour the growth of pathogenic soil fungi species.
State government doubles funding for interest-free business loans
The Queensland government has secured an additional $500 million in funding for its program of interest-free loans for COVID19-affected businesses.
Australia to overtake China as world’s largest gold producer: Resources Monitor
The gold industry is faring well during the coronavirus pandemic, according to Resources Monitor’s latest report.
Australia Post opens 15 new processing facilities to manage parcel demand
Australia Post has revealed parcel volumes have almost doubled in the last four weeks as more householders shop online as they self-isolate.