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ABB Strengthens Data Center and Industrial Monitoring Capabilities with IPEC Acquisition

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ABB enters an agreement to acquire IPEC, a technology company specializing in early detection of electrical equipment failures Supports critical industries including data centers, utilities and airports where downtime costs millions Integration of IPEC’s monitoring technology will complement ABB’s predictive maintenance service portfolio designed to cut downtime by up to 90 percent and maintenance costs … Continued

Critical minerals: shaping social licence and economic development outcomes

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The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Primary Industries has launched an inquiry into factors shaping social licence and economic development outcomes in critical minerals projects across Australia and is seeking written submissions to guide the inquiry’s findings. Committee Chair, Meryl Swanson, said: ‘Critical minerals are vital to the economic development of Australia and the world. They underpin … Continued

Granny flats move from side hustle to serious yield

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New rental data and planning reforms show granny flats have shifted from family accommodation into serious yield assets, with two bedroom secondary dwellings in Sydney and Melbourne now routinely earning investor grade income.   According to Fundd’s 2025 granny flat guide, typical two-bedroom granny flats in Sydney and Melbourne now rent for about $350 to $600 … Continued

The long list of trade-offs Aussies now make just to stay housed

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Reducing energy use is the most common sacrifice Australians are making to afford their rent or mortgage, while many are limiting driving, skipping meals and delaying medical appointments, a new national survey has exposed. Everybody’s Home’s report ‘Breaking Point’ captures the results of a survey of more than 1,100 Australians. Of those surveyed: Half (50%) reduced their … Continued

FPT and Mishima Kosan Partner to Co-Develop Next-Generation Manufacturing Platform

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TOKYO–BUSINESS WIRE– Global IT services provider FPT has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Mishima Kosan Co., Ltd., a leading Japanese manufacturer, to advance a next-generation AI-powered manufacturing platform and strengthen digital innovation across the sector. This strategic collaboration marks a significant step toward modernizing manufacturing environments on a global scale. This press release features … Continued

Resolution Minerals appoints Chief Metallurgist to accelerate U.S. critical minerals processing strategy

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Adelaide, Australia – Resolution Minerals Ltd (ASX:RML; OTCQB:RLMLF) (“Resolution”) has strengthened its U.S.-aligned downstream critical minerals strategy with the appointment of Dr Adam Roper as Chief Metallurgist – Critical Metals Extraction, a senior technical role focused on advancing processing pathways for antimony, tungsten and gold from the Company’s Horse Heaven Project in Idaho, USA. Dr … Continued

Locksley Resources (ASX:LKY) Appoints Former U.S. Military Leader as Strategic Advisor to Advance Defence and Critical Minerals Strategy

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15 December 2025 – Perth, Australia | Locksley Resources Limited (ASX: LKY / OTCQX: LKYRF / ADR: LKYLY) has strengthened its engagement with the United States defence, national security and critical minerals sector with the announcements of its appointment of Lieutenant General (Ret.) Mark C. Schwartz as Strategic Advisor – U.S. Government Initiatives. Lieutenant General … Continued

Osmond Resources (ASX.OSM) Confirms Third Drill Hole Scale Potential for Globally Significant Critical Heavy Minerals

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HIGHLIGHTS Primary heavy mineral layer from drill hole SOR-02, located 1.7km from AV-01 and AV-01bis, confirms scale potential in Zone 1 Assay highlights include:– 1.2m* at 9.65% TiO2†, 3.00% ZrO2, 635ppm HfO2, 0.591% TREO‡ (0.158 MREO§) from 373.35m,– incl. 0.9m at 11.60% TiO2, 3.69% ZrO2, 783ppm HfO2, 0.729% TREO (0.195% MREO) from 373.65m,  – incl. 0.6m … Continued