Metal detector boom drives record Codan profit
Adelaide-based technology company Codan has announced a record profit of $64 million, causing its share price to jump more than 17 per cent yesterday.
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FutureFeed to develop low-methane cattle feed
CSIRO is backing the formation of a new company to take a methane-busting seaweed to market, with $13 million secured from five investors. FutureFeed Pty Ltd will commercialise a livestock feed additive made from the seaweed Asparagopsis, which has been shown to reduce methane emissions in beef and dairy cattle by more than 80 per…
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Australia’s niche champions – tna Solutions innovates to success
Our Australia’s niche champions series continues today with Alf Taylor, co-founder of global food processing and packaging machine manufacturer, tna Solutions. Here Alf reveals the key to global strength. Innovation is at the core of tna’s manufacturing philosophy. At the heart of our business, is a team of passionate individuals who continue to drive tna’s…
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SciDev extends its water chemistry to mineral processing
Wastewater treatment technology company SciDev has extended the reach of its water treatment chemistries to mineral processing, with a trial underway at BHP’s Olympic Dam copper and uranium mine in South Australia. SciDev has received a trial order worth $1 million to trial for six months its MaxiFlox chemistry which is normally used to treat…
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Australian Vanadium looks to added value
Western Australian vanadium producer Australian Vanadium is examining the value adding of ores from its planned mine at Gabanintha, south of Meekatharra in Western Australia. The as yet unbuilt mine and processing plant would produce 10,115 tonnes of V2O2 flake per annum, together with 922,500 tonnes of iron rich calcine material which would go to…
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Ainsworth hit hard by Covid-19 pandemic
Gaming manufacturer Ainsworth Game Technology continues to be hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic with sales slowing further in the second half of 2020. The Sydney company reported expected second half revenues of $42 million, down from $116 million in the previous corresponding period. Preliminary unaudited figures have been delayed. Full year results are expected…
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It’s hard to tell why China is targeting Australian wine. There are two possibilities
It’s on again. This time it’s Australia’s wine industry that’s under investigation in China for allegedly violating anti-dumping rules.
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Australia’s niche champions: going specialist, global and vertical by Stephen Tomisich
In the fourth day of our Australia’s niche champions series, Stephen Tomisich discusses following a global niche strategy.
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US remains key to Aussie innovation
Australia should look towards the US to help address its innovation woes rather than just focusing on internal developments, a new United States Studies Centre (USSC) report urges.
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Defence Export Advocate to offer five-week online course for small businesses
The federal government has announced a series of web-based advice sessions to Australian small businesses wanting to reach the global defence market.
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