Industrial sectors in Australia, namely manufacturing, mining, and transportation, are at a critical juncture. In 2025, mining operators remain profitable but no longer bulletproof as export earnings have eased after record highs. Meanwhile, manufacturers face more pressure to compete on cost and reliability while maintaining resilience in their supply chain amid rising energy volatility
Freight and logistics operators are also facing unique challenges, navigating decarbonisation regulations, labour shortages, and price-sensitive customers in an environment where costs must be priced in and not absorbed.
We work with mining, manufacturing, and transport operators to assess their current positions and find the best pathway forward. Through hands-on restructuring, cash discipline, and working capital strategy, Olvera helps operators build resilience in an uncertain environment.
Together, we can protect an organisation’s long-term value, while keeping directors in control.
Manufacturing Employment in Australia’s manufacturing sector is led by the food and beverage industry, covering the processing of meat, dairy, beverages, grain and packaged foods. However, the sector faces persistent energy and packaging cost pressures, labour shortages in regional plants, and tightening retailer margins.
Agri-commodity price swings, trade barriers, and biosecurity risks continue to shape production, while power market instability and the capital demands of decarbonisation challenge project viability. Competition from imports, currency fluctuations, and anti-dumping measures further add to the strain for operators.
Mining and Resources The mining industry remains a critical industry to Australia’s economy, but faces mounting challenges around labour, rail and port reliability, and maintaining its social and ESG licence. Globally, softening Chinese steel demand, new mineral supply from other countries, and price pressure are weighing on margins.
Domestically, operators tackle issues in debates about gas reservation and export policy, while international dynamics such as market competition add further uncertainty. Wage inflation, fleet shortages, and long OEM lead times continue to constrain productivity and project delivery.
Transport, Postal & WarehousingAustralia’s freight and logistics operators are under strain from rising diesel and wage costs, driver shortages, and increased road access charges. Many also face supply bottlenecks, with OEM delays affecting vehicle parts and tyres, while rail operators grapple with capacity, reliability, and below-rail pricing pressures.
Port logistics remain challenged by congestion fees, biosecurity inspections, and extended yard dwell times, all of which are reshaping how freight operators plan for the decade ahead.
We set up a cash command centre to track margins, energy exposure, labour and freight in real time. Our playbooks protect profit with index-linked pricing, energy and FX hedges, and clear “stop, keep, grow” actions.
We guide boards through Safe Harbour, lender engagement and time-critical recovery plans. Our team manages carve-outs, asset sales and restructures that stabilise cash and protect long-term value.
With decades of combined restructuring and advisory experience, our team offers sound advice in all business scenarios.
We focus on maximising returns and planning for the best outcomes. With milestones and value-based billings, our goal is always to find the right solutions first.
Working in small teams, we believe in delivering creative, executable plans. Our team is highly resource-driven, utilising our vast networks whenever possible.
We see the people and potential behind the numbers. Our service is personable and long-term focused, with the right balance between financial and individual.
Neil Cussen, a leading authority in insolvency and restructuring, offers 35 years of experience, excelling in asset tracing, business recovery, and cross-border insolvencies.
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