Capral and Rio Tinto see success in closed loop recycling trial

Capral has successfully trialled the recycled-content billet supplied by Rio Tinto at Boyne Smelters Limited (BSL), using 50 to 100 tonnes of post-production aluminium scrap from its Bremer Park extrusion plant in Southeast Queensland. 
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AAC renews call for bauxite, alumina, and aluminium to be listed as Critical Minerals

The Australian Aluminium Council (AAC) has renewed its call for the inclusion of bauxite, alumina and aluminium to Australia’s Critical Minerals list, as a new report highlights growing risks to the sector. 
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iLAuNCH Trailblazer turns focus to renewable bio-epoxies for space

A new project will see iLAuNCH Trailblazer, its three of its partner universities, and green innovation company Change Climate / BYOXY, explore the manufacture of sustainable bio-epoxy resin and highly durable composites for aerospace applications.
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Archer develops new manufacturable carbon material

Semiconductor developer and trailblazer in quantum technology and medical diagnostics industries, Archer Materials Limited, has developed a highly manufacturable carbon film with attractive quantum properties including long room temperature electron spin lifetimes. 
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Manufacturers among new carbon capture technology grant recipients

The Federal Government is investing $65 million in seven projects – some that include building and battery material manufacturers – to decarbonise hard-to-abate industrial processes and directly remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
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RMIT’s new low-carbon concrete to halve cement emissions

A team of researchers from RMIT have developed low-carbon concrete which recycles double the coal ash, and halves cement use. This development could be used to address coal waste and high cement production emissions in industry. Manufacturers’ Monthly reports.
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BlueScope distribution & precise metal products: Unique design and manufacturing that stands out

With a background in steel manufacturing, Oliver Taseski saw a gap in the market for bespoke, locally produced architectural screen and aluminium products. So, in 2016, Oliver launched Precise Metal Products with a CNC Turret Punch.
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