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Trump deal a blueprint for Aussie minerals sales boost

Trump deal a blueprint for Aussie minerals sales boost

The work put into a critical minerals deal with the US makes it easier for Australia to sell more resources to other countries in need, the prime minister says.

Pathway emerges for elusive EU-Australia trade deal

Pathway emerges for elusive EU-Australia trade deal

Pathway emerges for elusive EU-Australia trade deal

Pathway emerges for elusive EU-Australia trade deal

The Europeans may have found a way to allay the concerns of its farmers over the impacts of a free trade deal with Australia, paving the way for a breakthrough.

Protests and price drops: mining giant faces challenges

Protests and price drops: mining giant faces challenges

Protests and price drops: mining giant faces challenges

Protests and price drops: mining giant faces challenges

Protesters have disrupted a meeting held by one of Australia's largest coal mining companies but bigger challenges could come from global price fluctuations.

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Old batteries could deliver critical mineral shortcuts

Old batteries could deliver critical mineral shortcuts

Recycling big batteries, solar panels and wind turbines at the end of their lives could create a lucrative export industry if Australia gets its rules right.

America first, but not America only: Sinodinos says

America first, but not America only: Sinodinos says

Winning the strategic contest in the Pacific requires Canberra to sharpen its focus and broaden its circle of friends, a foreign policy expert says.

Heavy investments needed to secure green metal future

Heavy investments needed to secure green metal future

While critical mineral deals are dominating the headlines, green iron and steel partnerships could secure Australia's export future in a low-emission economy.

Best mates: White House meeting firms PM-Trump ties

Best mates: White House meeting firms PM-Trump ties

The prime minister's long-awaited meeting with the US president has gone off almost without a hitch, a former ambassador says.

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Trump vows to reach a 'fantastic deal' with China's Xi

Trump vows to reach a 'fantastic deal' with China's Xi

Trump vows to reach a 'fantastic deal' with China's Xi

Trump vows to reach a 'fantastic deal' with China's Xi

US President Donald Trump says he's aiming for a breakthrough in planned talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea.

Treasurer lays groundwork for 'golden' US minerals deal

Treasurer lays groundwork for 'golden' US minerals deal

Treasurer lays groundwork for 'golden' US minerals deal

Treasurer lays groundwork for 'golden' US minerals deal

Australia is pushing for zero US tariffs and is dangling the carrot of a deal for critical minerals ahead of the prime minister's meeting with Donald Trump.

Hands out for handouts: bailouts loom for more smelters

Hands out for handouts: bailouts loom for more smelters

Hands out for handouts: bailouts loom for more smelters

Hands out for handouts: bailouts loom for more smelters

More taxpayer bailouts could be on the horizon for ailing facilities after a $600 million lifeline to one mining giant.

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.

China to halt BHP iron ore cargoes during price talks

China to halt BHP iron ore cargoes during price talks

China to halt BHP iron ore cargoes during price talks

China to halt BHP iron ore cargoes during price talks

China’s state-run iron ore buyer has told the country's steelmakers and traders to temporarily halt purchases of all new BHP cargoes.

PM to recognise Palestine at UN, awaits Trump meeting

PM to recognise Palestine at UN, awaits Trump meeting

PM to recognise Palestine at UN, awaits Trump meeting

PM to recognise Palestine at UN, awaits Trump meeting

Anthony Albanese is off on a whirlwind trip during which he will recognise Palestine's statehood at the UN and potentially meet with US President Donald Trump.

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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Australia risks losing green iron race after head start

Australia may be left stranded on the blocks in the race to lead the globe in green iron projects, with its main rivals coming from some unexpected nations.

Iron ore giant's profit falls, green energy vow stays

One of Australia's biggest mining companies says it will continue to pursue green iron and renewable energy projects as iron ore revenues dip.

Making Mars: Aussie research turns red dirt into metal

A breakthrough to help with establishing a human colony on Mars could be hidden in its iron-rich red surface, Australian researchers say.

Industry, climate firms to give green iron green light

Creating a green metals industry is taking longer than expected, experts say, but an Australian summit is seeking ways to accelerate its creation.

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Rare earths race: plan to turn ash into critical metals

Researchers have come up with a bold plan to extract rare earth metals, critical to defence, technology and renewables, using coal mining waste.

Green hydrogen hype fades but future hopes are bright

Two major Australian green hydrogen projects have been abandoned within weeks but experts say it will give investors time to rethink the future of the fuel.

Smelter owners urged to put more on the table

The federal government has not ruled out any support measures as it calls on a mining giant to step up and save a copper smelter in regional Australia.

'Economic death spiral' fear over ailing copper smelter

A delegation is visiting Canberra to plead for a bailout for the copper industry to prevent an "economic death spiral" in north Queensland.

Scientists turn to AI to crack the green ammonia riddle

Faced with testing 8000 substances to work out how to cut pollution from a key agricultural product, Aussie scientists turned to artificial intelligence.

Australia urged to spend big while green iron is hot

Australia could replace carbon-intensive coal and gas exports with green iron and quadruple earnings, a report says, but only if it makes changes.

Uranium miner backs off challenge to Jabiluka decision

A bid to overturn a decision not to renew the controversial Jabiluka mineral lease looks set to be abandoned as Rio Tinto moves to take over a uranium miner.

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