An explosion at Incitec Pivot’s Mount Isa acid plant yesterday sparked concerns about a smoke plume.
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Chinese convertibility good for exporters
The Australian dollar is set to be the third currency fully convertible against the Chinese yuan a move which will lower business transaction costs.
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Japan discovers subsea ‘fire ice’
Japan’s recent successful extraction of methane hydrate, known as "fire ice", from its seabed could secure the country’s future gas supply.
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GEON acquired by rival
Troubled printing company GEON has been acquired by former rival Bluestar.
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Metal used to create lifelike cells
Living cells have been made of metal instead of carbon, and one British researcher thinks the creations they may be evolving.
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Greens urge unions to fight coal
Greens senator Richard Di Natale has declared union boss Paul Howes needs to acknowledge the health dangers of the coal industry poses in an effort to protect the public.
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Endeavouring for steel innovation in Australian manufacturing
Steel is a key segment of Australia’s manufacturing industry and finding new ways to develop steel or use steel in projects is extremely important.
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See serious safety in action
Safety above profit is what every single employer and company needs to have emblazoned across their boardrooms, desks, arms, walls, windows, everywhere.
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NZ manufacturing needs a face lift
A New Zealand parliamentary inquiry into manufacturing yesterday heard the country and the government had stopped thinking manufacturing was an asset to the nation.
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Manufacturing’s night of nights: 2013 Endeavour Awards
The time to get your nominations for this year’s Endeavour awards is almost finished.
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Caterpillar axes more jobs at Burnie plant
Mining equipment manufacturer Caterpillar has cut about 100 jobs at Burnie in Tasmania.
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Australia’s heavy reliance on mining injures the dollar
Australia’s economy is vulnerable to a significant slowdown in the mining sector, a report from ratings agency Standard and Poor’s has warned.
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Fastest Chinese manufacturing growth in 2 years: HSBC
January has seen China’s manufacturing sector expand at its fastest pace in two years, HSBC reported on Thursday.
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Manufacturing job losses fuelled by uncertainty in mining industry
The mining industry’s instability has flowed onto engineering and manufacturing sectors causing job losses in small and medium enterprises.
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Bluescope spends upwards of $100mil on next generation
Bluescope steel has invested more than $100 million to develop a more resilient line of steel for the Australian market.
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New blood at CSL
Pharmaceutical giant CSL will farewell its CEO Brian McNamee who has been one of Australia’s longest-serving chief executives.
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LPG factory fire in Rosehill
Fire has broken out at a LPG refill factory in Rosehill this morning, causing roads to be closed around the New South Wales site.
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CSL consider moving manufacturing offshore
A combination of ongoing industrial relations issues and a strong Aussie dollar have prompted healthcare manufacturer CSL to consider moving manufacturing operations offshore.
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Advanced Australian manufacturers: AstraZeneca’s $80 million investment
Australia’s car industry is faltering and our wine sector is facing increasing offshore competition, however, there is good news when it comes to pharmaceutical manufacturers, Alex Heber reports.
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GE finalises $700 million Industrea deal in a move to expand global mining network
After months of discussions, GE mining has finalised its $700 million purchase of Australian mine equipment manufacturer Industrea.
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