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Australia could play critical role EVs, solar minerals

Australia could play critical role EVs, solar minerals

Rising demand for minerals needed to make electric cars, solar panels and wind turbines could deliver a unique opportunity for Australia, a report finds.

Ramp up research or risk falling behind, event told

Ramp up research or risk falling behind, event told

Ramp up research or risk falling behind, event told

Ramp up research or risk falling behind, event told

Australia is falling behind other nations in research and development and needs to make bigger investments and engage Indigenous knowledge, an event has heard.

Deal for 'clean, reliable power' despite gas shortfall

Deal for 'clean, reliable power' despite gas shortfall

Deal for 'clean, reliable power' despite gas shortfall

Deal for 'clean, reliable power' despite gas shortfall

Another state has signed a federal renewable energy agreement, anticipating rising power demand in coming decades from new refineries and low-carbon industries.

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Renewable energy key to forging 'green iron corridor'

Renewable energy key to forging 'green iron corridor'

Australia can provide "corridors" of green iron for steelmakers in other countries as coal-fired furnaces become more risky, says a report surveying investors.

Clean energy sector rallies against nuclear 'mistruths'

Clean energy sector rallies against nuclear 'mistruths'

A clean energy industry body has sounded the alarm on "bad faith actors" who are accused of using misinformation to mislead Australian voters on nuclear power.

PM pledges prosperity through powering up manufacturing

PM pledges prosperity through powering up manufacturing

A multibillion-dollar push to increase manufacturing in renewables and critical minerals will set Australia up for decades to come, Anthony Albanese says.

Audacious Aussies chase lithium in the Canadian outback

Audacious Aussies chase lithium in the Canadian outback

As allies seek to end China's market power, intrepid Aussie lithium explorers could fast-track Canada's efforts to build a North American battery minerals hub.

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Industrial-scale change gives energy to small producers

Industrial-scale change gives energy to small producers

Industrial-scale change gives energy to small producers

Industrial-scale change gives energy to small producers

Less obvious sources of greenhouse gases - including wine and pet food producers - have been awarded grants to lead the way in reducing industrial emissions.

Jitters from Reserve Bank dent consumer confidence

Jitters from Reserve Bank dent consumer confidence

Jitters from Reserve Bank dent consumer confidence

Jitters from Reserve Bank dent consumer confidence

An unsettled economic narrative has consumers on edge and worried about another interest rate hike.

Wanted: Geoscientists for jobs in old and new energy

Wanted: Geoscientists for jobs in old and new energy

Wanted: Geoscientists for jobs in old and new energy

Wanted: Geoscientists for jobs in old and new energy

Energy leaders are warning of a shortage of geoscientists for oil and gas exploration and carbon storage and a skills gap for seismic surveys for offshore wind.

Winds of fortune: 'Job for life' in former coal regions

Winds of fortune: 'Job for life' in former coal regions

Winds of fortune: 'Job for life' in former coal regions

Winds of fortune: 'Job for life' in former coal regions

A gusty $20 billion in investment will blow in from a mere three offshore wind projects that one team plans to build to help rewire industrial heartlands.

Wanted: funds to pollinate climate, nature start-ups

Wanted: funds to pollinate climate, nature start-ups

Wanted: funds to pollinate climate, nature start-ups

Wanted: funds to pollinate climate, nature start-ups

Investors are being tapped for funding for early-stage companies tackling the climate crisis, the energy transition, new foods and cleaner industry.

Dutton doubles down on gas, rejects support for mining

Dutton doubles down on gas, rejects support for mining

Dutton doubles down on gas, rejects support for mining

Dutton doubles down on gas, rejects support for mining

Domestic gas production will expand, approvals will be fast-tracked and nuclear reactors rolled out to keep the lights on under a coalition government.

Australia urged to work with China in clean energy push

Australia urged to work with China in clean energy push

Australia urged to work with China in clean energy push

Australia urged to work with China in clean energy push

Australia's $22.7 billion manufacturing push towards net-zero emissions must involve China and will eventually need to tax fossil fuels, an ex-ACCC chair says.

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Divided nation not yet 'supercharged' for climate race

Generous tax incentives could help get critical minerals projects over the line but climate advocates want to see them partnered with strong emissions targets.

'Massive incentive' to replace diesel with hydrogen

Hydrogen-powered transport could give diesel-powered cars, utes and trucks a run for their money and reduce Australia's reliance on imported fossil fuels.

Consumers miss out on utilities' maintenance windfall

The utilities sector is expected to have the slowest growth in maintenance spending as higher-cost fossil fuel generators are replaced by renewable energy.

Desktop industrial warriors battle for sustainability

Consumers could get a tech boost as industrial intelligence software helps to lower energy and water use, and produce higher quality goods.

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Think tank urges bold clean tech support

Electric trucks, utes and vans are part of plans to re-industrialise and join emission-busting supply chains, if the upcoming budget is bold, a think tank says.

Warning for Australia as China 'weaponises' rare earths

A potentially globally significant Australian rare earths producer has criticised China for "weaponising" the market and holding back vital western development.

Sustainability: a price Australia can afford to pay?

Australia's mining bosses have been challenged by a former trade negotiator on sustainability standards and the social impact of extracting resources.

Manufacturing push is no 'free-for-all': treasurer

A plan to promote local manufacturing in a net-zero economy will incentivise private investment, not replace it with government funds, the treasurer says.

PM downplays commission criticism on manufacturing push

The chair of the productivity commission has raised concern the Future Made in Australia Act could increase reliance on government funds.

Jobs bonanza for regions under clean energy blueprint

Australia can "again be a country that makes things" under a blueprint for building solar panels and electric trucks, and assembling wind towers.

'Myrtle' plant to turn industrial emissions into solids

Australia's flagship carbon capture utilisation plant will trap emissions and turn them into solid materials for export to Japan, Europe and the United States.

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