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'A new era': miner banks profit on metals for tech age

'A new era': miner banks profit on metals for tech age

Rio Tinto, which has major iron ore operations in the WA and is working to boost its presence in copper, has delivered a bullish outlook.

Major 'green' smelter ineligible for renewable credits

Major 'green' smelter ineligible for renewable credits

Major 'green' smelter ineligible for renewable credits

Major 'green' smelter ineligible for renewable credits

A major aluminium smelter, which has a quickly approaching deadline to lock-in a long-term electricity deal, won't be able to rely on green credit help.

Gold miner to give investors a payout for first time

Gold miner to give investors a payout for first time

Gold miner to give investors a payout for first time

Gold miner to give investors a payout for first time

A company that's been operating for almost six decades is about to reward investors who hung around for its journey as it heads towards a significant milestone.

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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.

'End of an era': 200 jobs lost, unique smelter shuts

'End of an era': 200 jobs lost, unique smelter shuts

The nation's only manganese smelter, which produced material critical to steel manufacturing, will shut after a buyer couldn't be found.

Rocky year in shares as miners dig market out of a hole

Rocky year in shares as miners dig market out of a hole

The Australian Securities Exchange underperformed its international peers by a long shot in the past year, but some sectors still delivered strong gains.

'Can't hire our way out': mine giant to train sparkies

'Can't hire our way out': mine giant to train sparkies

An Australian mining giant has partnered with TAFE to train more electricians as the nation faces a major renewable energy skills shortage.

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Cloud forms again over unique smelter and 200 jobs

Cloud forms again over unique smelter and 200 jobs

Cloud forms again over unique smelter and 200 jobs

Cloud forms again over unique smelter and 200 jobs

Difficulties during negotiations have put the future of Australia's only manganese smelter, which is in administration, and hundreds of jobs in doubt.

Relief for workers with lifeline for ailing smelters

Relief for workers with lifeline for ailing smelters

Relief for workers with lifeline for ailing smelters

Relief for workers with lifeline for ailing smelters

Smelter operator Nyrstar hasn't ruled out needing further taxpayer money after extra funds were announced to prop up two ailing facilities.

Red alert for green iron: Australia risks its advantage

Red alert for green iron: Australia risks its advantage

Red alert for green iron: Australia risks its advantage

Red alert for green iron: Australia risks its advantage

None of Australia's green iron projects are ready to launch and, without policy changes, the nation risks missing the opportunity to lead a global race.

Buyers firm for Whyalla steelworks, island smelter

Buyers firm for Whyalla steelworks, island smelter

Buyers firm for Whyalla steelworks, island smelter

Buyers firm for Whyalla steelworks, island smelter

The shortlist to take over the ailing Whyalla steelworks has narrowed, while a buyer is entering exclusive talks to purchase Australia's only manganese smelter.

How we can fight China rare metal monopoly: mining boss

How we can fight China rare metal monopoly: mining boss

How we can fight China rare metal monopoly: mining boss

How we can fight China rare metal monopoly: mining boss

A retiring chief executive has recounted how Lynas Rare Earths endured early challenges to help break China's monopoly on processing the crucial materials.

Major smelters under a cloud, government money runs out

Major smelters under a cloud, government money runs out

Major smelters under a cloud, government money runs out

Major smelters under a cloud, government money runs out

Talks between three governments and the operator of two smelters, which produce critical minerals and employ more than 100 people, have reached a stalemate.

Legal action against troubled smelter dropped

Legal action against troubled smelter dropped

Legal action against troubled smelter dropped

Legal action against troubled smelter dropped

Australia's only manganese smelter, which is under administration and seeking a new buyer, will no longer be pursued legally by the regulator.

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Competition puts Australia's green iron edge at risk

Australia's renewable energy and rich iron ore deposits make it a potential leader in green iron and steel but other nations may be closing the gap.

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.

Smelter's wage lifeline fails to allay viability fears

A support package has given three weeks of pay certainty for 200 workers at Australia's only manganese alloy smelter, which is on the hunt for a new owner.

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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Magnetic attraction to lift Aussie green iron prospects

A process that uses magnets rather than water to extract high-quality iron ore will be tested at an Australian mine to boost the nation's export potential.

Aussie firm losing bid to mine rare earths in Greenland

Hopes have dimmed further for an Australian company’s stalled rare-earth project in Greenland, with authorities set to reject an exploration licence extension.

Battery recycling could power a $6.9b industry by 2050

The number of depleted batteries is expected to rise dramatically but the trend represents an opportunity for Australian industry and jobs.

Rice could be key ingredient to cutting steel emissions

Steel producers could cut carbon emissions in half by substituting agricultural waste for coal in its production, a world-first trial has found.

Troubled smelter faces shutdown move by regulator

The national corporate regulator has moved to wind up a major smelter over failures to lodge annual financial reports.

Canada's call for Australia to exploit 'rare power'

The Canadian prime minister has made a direct pitch to Australian leaders to help his nation and other "middle powers" counter superpowers' coercive influence.

Suitors fire up steelmaker takeover with hotter offer

A takeover offer worth $2 billion more than a previous attempt to snare Australia's largest steelmaker is no certainty to be successful.

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