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Hot out the oven: green iron trial produces first metal

Hot out the oven: green iron trial produces first metal

One of Australia's first green iron projects has reached a milestone, producing molten metal from an electric furnace for the first time.

Push for nationwide ban on dumping old solar panels

Push for nationwide ban on dumping old solar panels

Push for nationwide ban on dumping old solar panels

Push for nationwide ban on dumping old solar panels

Governments in all states and territories should ban solar panel dumping while a mandatory recycling scheme is created, an inquiry has been told.

Steel trap: Australia must make green metal or risk ore

Steel trap: Australia must make green metal or risk ore

Steel trap: Australia must make green metal or risk ore

Steel trap: Australia must make green metal or risk ore

Australia’s richest export market could be at risk unless it takes urgent action to manufacture green steel on home soil, according to a study.

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Gold miner shrugs off earthquake's impact on production

Gold miner shrugs off earthquake's impact on production

Earthquakes in eastern Australia took some of the shine off first-half production for the world's biggest gold miner, as it continues to watch fuel prices.

One ingredient offers recipe for cheaper green hydrogen

One ingredient offers recipe for cheaper green hydrogen

By tweaking one substance used to create green hydrogen, researchers say they could unlock more of the fuel's potential.

Trial could boost Australia's bid to be battery leader

Trial could boost Australia's bid to be battery leader

A multimillion-dollar pilot program will test whether Australia can produce more materials for electric vehicle batteries with less impact on the environment.

Electric vehicle batteries could spark recycling market

Electric vehicle batteries could spark recycling market

An Australian company will create a recycling plant for the batteries used in households and electric cars after a multimillion-dollar investment.

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Precious metals surge ever higher as US dollar fades

Precious metals surge ever higher as US dollar fades

Precious metals surge ever higher as US dollar fades

Precious metals surge ever higher as US dollar fades

Gold has topped $US5,500 for the first time in history while silver has just about quadrupled to near $120 an ounce.

BHP shares dip as overspend outweighs record production

BHP shares dip as overspend outweighs record production

BHP shares dip as overspend outweighs record production

BHP shares dip as overspend outweighs record production

Shares in the world's biggest mining company are down despite high commodity prices and multiple record production beats due to a multibillion-dollar blowout.

National recycling pilot to stop solar energy eclipse

National recycling pilot to stop solar energy eclipse

National recycling pilot to stop solar energy eclipse

National recycling pilot to stop solar energy eclipse

A national trial will recycle solar panels at the end of their working lives to extract valuable metals and boost Australia’s circular economy.

Mining giant reveals deal to turn iron and steel green

Mining giant reveals deal to turn iron and steel green

Mining giant reveals deal to turn iron and steel green

Mining giant reveals deal to turn iron and steel green

One of Australia's largest mining companies will pause its plans to produce greener iron and invest $35 million in emerging local technology.

One state could help Australia lead green metals race

One state could help Australia lead green metals race

One state could help Australia lead green metals race

One state could help Australia lead green metals race

Australia could help to reduce carbon emissions around the world using green metals but one state is likely to play a bigger role than others.

Green metals or bust: climate experts issue warning

Green metals or bust: climate experts issue warning

Green metals or bust: climate experts issue warning

Green metals or bust: climate experts issue warning

Demand for Australia's biggest fossil fuel exports is expected to drop in the coming years but producing green metals could provide a lifeline.

Step off the gas, Aussie green iron producers warned

Step off the gas, Aussie green iron producers warned

Step off the gas, Aussie green iron producers warned

Step off the gas, Aussie green iron producers warned

Australia could squander the opportunity to export green iron to the world if it does not pursue renewable hydrogen for its production, analysts say.

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Trump raises steel tariffs, weighs Australia exemption

US President Donald Trump has announced 25 per cent tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports but is "considering" a carve-out for Australia.

Coal town to battery base: firm keen to make power move

Renewable energy companies are eyeing opportunities in traditional coal-mining towns as part of Australia's electricity transition.

A Trump win could cost Australian exports, report warns

Critical minerals from Australia needed to fuel electric vehicles and renewable energy technology could fall in popularity depending on the US election outcome.

BlueScope announces steelworks upgrade after profit dip

Lower export prices are weighing on earnings at BlueScope but the steelmaker says a big investment in a NSW smelter will extend the viability of its operations.

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