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Ottawa backs Siemens battery AI R&D with CAD $23M in funding
Cartech

Ottawa backs Siemens battery AI R&D with CAD $23M in funding

The funding is set to safeguard thousands of jobs as Canada pushes to bolster its battery supply chain and EV manufacturing base.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Canada passes Budget 2025 with stablecoin, defence changes
Crypto

Canada passes Budget 2025 with stablecoin, defence changes

Consumers will soon get faster access to deposited funds, while banks face new fraud rules and stablecoins enter a regulated Canadian framework.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026

Global Stories

Mining stories

Teledyne FLIR certifies Emesent Hovermap for CBRN use
Robotics

Teledyne FLIR certifies Emesent Hovermap for CBRN use

Hazard teams can now pair 3D mapping with radiation readings on Teledyne FLIR robots and drones for GPS-denied CBRN missions.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 4th May 2026
CleanDesign raises USD $20 million for hybrid energy rollout
Internet of Things

CleanDesign raises USD $20 million for hybrid energy rollout

The funding will help industrial operators cut diesel use and emissions without replacing existing power systems, especially at remote sites.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 1st May 2026
Prometheus Group buys Tamarack to expand procurement
Manufacturing

Prometheus Group buys Tamarack to expand procurement

Customers in mining and energy will get tighter links between maintenance planning, sourcing and supply agreements after the acquisition.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Game review: Crimson Desert (PC)
Gaming

Game review: Crimson Desert (PC)

Patches have smoothed early launch issues, leaving a vast fantasy world and unruly combat that could make Crimson Desert a standout PC role-player.

By Darren Price • 6 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2026
SLR buys climate analytics platforms in digital push
Agricultural Technology

SLR buys climate analytics platforms in digital push

The acquisitions expand climate risk analysis for investors and governments as firms move beyond outdated historical models to scientific evidence.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Mining stories

Hays finds most Australian AI users lack formal training
Manufacturing

Hays finds most Australian AI users lack formal training

Most Australian workers using AI at work have had no formal training, leaving security, privacy and skills gaps as adoption races ahead.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2026
Ageing bulk-handling gear threatens Australia exports
Engineering

Ageing bulk-handling gear threatens Australia exports

A shortage of specialist support is leaving ageing bulk-handling machines at Australian mines and ports at risk of costly export delays.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2026
ThreeSixty names Andrejs Millers as Head of Data Analytics
Manufacturing

ThreeSixty names Andrejs Millers as Head of Data Analytics

The hire strengthens ThreeSixty's push to meet rising demand for supply chain modelling as retailers and manufacturers seek lower freight costs.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Tue, 26th May 2026
Nordian signs Starlink deal for factory-fit satellite links
Unified Communications

Nordian signs Starlink deal for factory-fit satellite links

Factory-floor installation could cut integration costs for remote machinery, as Nordian adds Starlink links for agriculture, transport and mining.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Sat, 16th May 2026
Budget backs tech, but tax fears linger for investors
Manufacturing

Budget backs tech, but tax fears linger for investors

Tax changes could curb early-stage investment even as the Federal Budget backs critical minerals, AI and renewable project delivery.

By Sean Mitchell • 7 min read • Thu, 14th May 2026
PowerSync launches optimiser for Australian energy users
Agricultural Technology

PowerSync launches optimiser for Australian energy users

Australian firms with solar and batteries can now trade flexibility for extra revenue as PowerSync’s new software targets the National Electricity Market.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 8th May 2026
Aurelia Metals lifts site compliance to 96% with Avetta
EduTech

Aurelia Metals lifts site compliance to 96% with Avetta

Training compliance at Aurelia Metals jumped from 32% to 96% in a year, helping cut safety delays and lifting incident performance.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026
Samsung adds Ingram Micro to rugged device network
Digital Transformation

Samsung adds Ingram Micro to rugged device network

Australian partners now have wider access to Samsung rugged phones and tablets, with Ingram Micro extending reach into government and frontline sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
Robotics push could add AUD $201 billion to GDP by 2040
Robotics

Robotics push could add AUD $201 billion to GDP by 2040

Australia could lift wages and jobs if robotics uptake broadens beyond mining and agriculture, according to new modelling.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
Australian SMEs keep hiring despite tougher conditions
Agricultural Technology

Australian SMEs keep hiring despite tougher conditions

Higher rates and softer confidence have not stopped smaller firms recruiting, with casual hiring outpacing full-time roles by a wide margin.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026