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Woodside under the pump on climate risk as profit falls

Woodside under the pump on climate risk as profit falls

Critics say Woodside Energy's carbon reduction plans are "meaningless" as the oil and gas giant expands to meet decades of demand expected for Australian LNG.

Top End urged to harness the sun and sideline gas

Top End urged to harness the sun and sideline gas

Top End urged to harness the sun and sideline gas

Top End urged to harness the sun and sideline gas

Independent modelling proposes an economy run on sunshine that could recharge the Northern Territory and avoid environmental harm from taxpayer-subsidised gas.

Rare earths leader Lynas warns govt on nickel fallout

Rare earths leader Lynas warns govt on nickel fallout

Rare earths leader Lynas warns govt on nickel fallout

Rare earths leader Lynas warns govt on nickel fallout

Lynas Rare Earths commits to working with Australian and United States governments on developing sovereign supplies during a period of "sustained low pricing".

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SA govt and steelworks owner to explore hydrogen supply

SA govt and steelworks owner to explore hydrogen supply

The South Australian government and the Whyalla Steelworks owner have agreed to explore the supply of hydrogen from a planned taxpayer-funded power station.

Iron ore strength bankrolls emission-busting Fortescue

Iron ore strength bankrolls emission-busting Fortescue

High prices and loyal Chinese demand for Fortescue Group's iron ore has delivered a stellar profit and cash pile to bankroll ambitious emission-busting plans.

Lithium giant Pilbara Minerals profit drops, defers div

Lithium giant Pilbara Minerals profit drops, defers div

Pilbara Minerals is digging in as lithium prices remain depressed, deferring dividends for shareholders after an 82 per cent slide in half-year net profit.

IGO profit halves amid nickel slump, shine off lithium

IGO profit halves amid nickel slump, shine off lithium

Critical minerals company IGO is the latest to slash the value of Western Australian nickel mines after a price slump for the battery metal.

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Aussie aluminium next on chopping block, Rio warns

Aussie aluminium next on chopping block, Rio warns

Aussie aluminium next on chopping block, Rio warns

Aussie aluminium next on chopping block, Rio warns

Iron ore and copper giant Rio Tinto has reported a fall in profit on lower commodity prices and warns the future of aluminium depends on the energy rollout.

Gas giant Santos accused of eroding shareholder value

Gas giant Santos accused of eroding shareholder value

Gas giant Santos accused of eroding shareholder value

Gas giant Santos accused of eroding shareholder value

Gas giant Santos has been accused of eroding shareholder value with a record dividend and no update on the future after Woodside merger talks were terminated.

Rio Tinto energy pact cuts Gladstone's carbon footprint

Rio Tinto energy pact cuts Gladstone's carbon footprint

Rio Tinto energy pact cuts Gladstone's carbon footprint

Rio Tinto energy pact cuts Gladstone's carbon footprint

Rio Tinto will bankroll hundreds of construction jobs and industrial production in Queensland with a renewable energy supply deal for a smelter and refineries.

BHP issues 'call to arms' for competitive mining future

BHP issues 'call to arms' for competitive mining future

BHP issues 'call to arms' for competitive mining future

BHP issues 'call to arms' for competitive mining future

Resources giant BHP says governments need to work harder to make sure Australia is in the race as global competition heats up for iron ore and battery minerals.

Drivers on struggle street fuel Ampol's 'mega profit'

Drivers on struggle street fuel Ampol's 'mega profit'

Drivers on struggle street fuel Ampol's 'mega profit'

Drivers on struggle street fuel Ampol's 'mega profit'

Refinery operator and service station chain Ampol has been accused of delaying pump price relief for consumers already stung by a cost of living crisis.

Aussie economy 'OK' despite weaker housing: BlueScope

Aussie economy 'OK' despite weaker housing: BlueScope

Aussie economy 'OK' despite weaker housing: BlueScope

Aussie economy 'OK' despite weaker housing: BlueScope

BlueScope Steel expects local housing starts to recover and strong demand in the United States for infrastructure, including steel-intensive renewable energy.

More women at 'cradle of oil' climate talks and beyond

More women at 'cradle of oil' climate talks and beyond

More women at 'cradle of oil' climate talks and beyond

More women at 'cradle of oil' climate talks and beyond

If Australia wants to host climate talks with the Pacific, let's do it right and include women from the start, an environmental impact leader says.

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Nickel sector 'at risk', added to priority mineral list

The nickel industry faces substantial structural challenges that cannot be addressed overnight, federal Resources Minister Madeleine King warns.

Firms less keen as emission cuts move beyond quick wins

Cost savings, not saving the planet, are front of mind for Aussie businesses working on decarbonisation plans, and they're lagging their peers, a survey finds.

All options needed to save nickel industry: WA premier

"All options" are under consideration to save nickel industry jobs after major employer BHP warned mines, processing and refining could be mothballed.

Chaos events make gas more crucial, Origin Energy says

Big batteries and fast-start gas plants will keep the lights on across Australia and help to stabilise highly volatile power costs, Origin Energy says.

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Junior nickel explorers keep the faith for clean supply

Emerging battery mineral producers are putting on a brave face as nickel mines close and sector heavyweights warn of more cost cutting.

Battery failure led to power plant mass outage: report

A battery failure triggered a chain of events leading to an explosion at Callide Power Station, leaving nearly half a million Queenslanders without power.

Townsville tapped to turn farm waste into jet fuel

Australia's first sustainable aviation facility could be established in north Queensland to turn sugarcane by-products into low-carbon fuel.

Australia will issue rules for 'risky' solar inverters

Australian government officials have confirmed they are developing guidelines for solar equipment after warnings about potential security vulnerabilities.

Woodside's climate aspirations 'hoodwink' communities

Woodside has been accused of trying to "hoodwink" communities, governments and investors with misleading net-zero goals, while expanding oil and gas production.

Bushfire survivors bring home renewable energy message

Survivors of bushfire say they want everyone to live in a home that is safe from extreme impacts of climate change, which demands a rapid rollout of renewables.

Court action against power plant after mass outage

The Australian energy regulator is taking a Queensland power plant owner to court over alleged compliance failures at a beleaguered coal-fired facility.

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