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Energy-saving steel, wastewater hydrogen win funding

Energy-saving steel, wastewater hydrogen win funding

More than 20 projects investigating ways to reduce emissions from steel, iron and hydrogen production will get more funding than expected, an agency says.

'New phase' of carbon markets seeks impact not offsets

'New phase' of carbon markets seeks impact not offsets

'New phase' of carbon markets seeks impact not offsets

'New phase' of carbon markets seeks impact not offsets

New ways of generating carbon credits in Australia are being developed but experts warn investors are wary and could take their billions elsewhere.

New economy 'needs critical reforms to build trust'

New economy 'needs critical reforms to build trust'

New economy 'needs critical reforms to build trust'

New economy 'needs critical reforms to build trust'

Australian success in modern industry requires a key role for government in the economy not merely doling out loans from various funds, economic research finds.

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'Fallen on deaf ears': safety fears before mine tragedy

'Fallen on deaf ears': safety fears before mine tragedy

Rescue workers have recovered the body of a Victorian miner and another worker is fighting for life after an underground collapse at a Ballarat mine.

Labor stumps up almost $1b for NT rare earths project

Labor stumps up almost $1b for NT rare earths project

The federal government has continued its big spend-up in the Northern Territory with a funding package of up to $840 million for a rare earths mining project.

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.

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.

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Big end of town ready but push back on climate regime

Big end of town ready but push back on climate regime

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.

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.

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".

Iron ore strength bankrolls emission-busting Fortescue

Iron ore strength bankrolls emission-busting Fortescue

Iron ore strength bankrolls emission-busting Fortescue

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

Lithium giant Pilbara Minerals profit drops, defers div

Lithium giant Pilbara Minerals profit drops, defers div

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

IGO profit halves amid nickel slump, shine off lithium

IGO profit halves amid nickel slump, shine off lithium

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.

Aussie aluminium next on chopping block, Rio warns

Aussie aluminium next on chopping block, Rio warns

Aussie aluminium next on chopping block, Rio warns

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.

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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.

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.

Royalty rebates for nickel industry to ride out slump

Western Australia will provide immediate royalty rebates to help save the nickel sector as producers mothball loss-making mines and processing facilities.

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All options needed to save nickel industry: WA premier

"All options" are under consideration to save nickel industry jobs after major employer BHP warned mines, processing and refining could be mothballed.

Junior nickel explorers keep the faith for clean supply

Emerging battery mineral producers are putting on a brave face as nickel mines close and sector heavyweights warn of more cost cutting.

Green energy, mining investment eases sting of slowdown

Mining and utilities are tipped as "bright spots" for construction and engineering jobs to offset broader economic pain as business investment stalls.

BHP clinches renewable energy supply for Olympic Dam

A wind farm and battery system will supply BHP's Olympic Dam mine with baseload renewable energy under a deal struck with French renewable energy leader Neoen.

Pacific Green grows fleet of big batteries down under

A British renewable energy leader plans to build one of Australia's largest battery hubs in Portland, Victoria, to help shore up the state's electricity supply.

Miners demand share of tax relief to dig for net-zero

Australia has a treasure trove of critical ores but nickel and lithium producers want tax relief to get it out of the ground and into the world's electric cars.

Powering regions with 'clean, green Aussie-made steel'

Some $200 million to future-proof regional steelworks and keep workers employed in a low-carbon economy has been handed to NSW and South Australian furnaces.

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