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Aussie green bank stumps up millions for future lithium

Aussie green bank stumps up millions for future lithium

An emerging battery minerals producer will get $550 million to ride out a market slump and finish developing one of the world's best lithium deposits.

Consumers paying the price for 'slow' data right scheme

Consumers paying the price for 'slow' data right scheme

Consumers paying the price for 'slow' data right scheme

Consumers paying the price for 'slow' data right scheme

The economy would get a $16.7 billion boost within decades and almost 50,000 new jobs if consumers could give the nod to sharing more data, economists say.

Australian mines 'cleanest and greenest in the world'

Australian mines 'cleanest and greenest in the world'

Australian mines 'cleanest and greenest in the world'

Australian mines 'cleanest and greenest in the world'

Aussie mines are the world's cleanest and greenest, Resources Minister Madeleine King says during a quest to lure investment away from a rival commodity giant.

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Heavy electric trucks cleared to drive in another state

Heavy electric trucks cleared to drive in another state

Queensland is the latest state to allow electric trucks on some roads in a change that will pave the way for the low-emission vehicles to be made locally.

Relief for Aussies paying billions extra at the bowser

Relief for Aussies paying billions extra at the bowser

Car rental firms will help drive electric vehicles into the used car market under a policy package designed to stop Aussies paying too much for transport.

Southern Ocean wind zone cut to save whales, parrots

Southern Ocean wind zone cut to save whales, parrots

Australia's newest industry has taken a smaller-than-expected step forward with the latest offshore wind farm zone working around migratory whales and parrots.

Big end of town ready but push back on climate regime

Big end of town ready but push back on climate regime

Most directors are worried about climate change risks but could get extra time to prepare for more thorough financial disclosure and transition planning.

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'Energy from waste' licence milestone for cleaner paper

'Energy from waste' licence milestone for cleaner paper

'Energy from waste' licence milestone for cleaner paper

'Energy from waste' licence milestone for cleaner paper

Energy-rich waste from a paper mill will be turned into power instead of landfill as regional economies and heavy industries look for new ways to survive.

'Smug' energy attitudes holding Australia back: pioneer

'Smug' energy attitudes holding Australia back: pioneer

'Smug' energy attitudes holding Australia back: pioneer

'Smug' energy attitudes holding Australia back: pioneer

An Australian offshore wind pioneer urges less politics and more investment in a nation that's been "smug" about energy for far too long.

Energy consumers to plug power gap, get fairer share

Energy consumers to plug power gap, get fairer share

Energy consumers to plug power gap, get fairer share

Energy consumers to plug power gap, get fairer share

Ministers have agreed on steps to fill the nation's energy gap but a former deputy central bank governor says $625 billion in clean energy investment is needed.

Green mining could be dynamite for new hydrogen sector

Green mining could be dynamite for new hydrogen sector

Green mining could be dynamite for new hydrogen sector

Green mining could be dynamite for new hydrogen sector

Australia could usher in the next boom by switching ammonia production plants from gas to renewable hydrogen to supply the mining sector with green explosives.

Woodside under the pump on climate risk as profit falls

Woodside under the pump on climate risk as profit falls

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

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

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

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

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

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 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 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

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'

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

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

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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