Tag: Australian resources
ARENA’s $2b hydrogen headstart initiative included in new federal budget
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has welcomed $2 billion in new financing announced in the 2023-24 Federal Budget for its Hydrogen Headstart initiative that aims to support Australia's largest green hydrogen projects.
RIIS Research Hub opens at UNSW Sydney
The new ARC Research Hub for Resilient and Intelligent Infrastructure Systems (RIIS) has opened at UNSW Sydney, intending to improve infrastructure systems in the urban, energy, and resources sectors.
Alcoa reports $231m net loss as production, shipments decline in Q1
Australian mining firm Alumina Limited announced Alcoa Corporation’s Q1 earnings results, revealing a loss of $231 million, which is a significant contrast to the profit the company recorded in the same period a year earlier, owing to a decrease in shipments and production.Â
Queensland officially opens its largest gold mine
Works have been completed at the Ravenswood Gold Mine, Queensland’s new largest gold mine, creating nearly 400 good jobs and supporting 1000 contractors in the process, as announced in a media statement.
New mineral leases to play crucial part in future NT battery cathode manufacturing hub
The Northern Territory Government has issued mineral leases to Perth-based Avenira Ltd, which will pave the way for a lithium ferro phosphate (LFP) battery cathode manufacturing facility in the future.Â
Study shows renewables generation predictability could lower operating costs
Lower electric costs for customers and more reliable sustainable energy could be some of the benefits of a new study by the University of Adelaide researchers who investigated how predictable solar or wind energy generation is and its impact on electricity market income.
Northern Territory highlights critical minerals credentials in new report
Minister for Mining and Industry Nicole Manison said that recent data found the cost of critical minerals exploration in the Northern Territory increased by about 30 per cent in 2022 to $198.6 million –up from $153.4 million in 2021.Â
Fifth Renewable Energy Zone in Illawarra declared
The fifth Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) has been established by the New South Wales Liberal and Nationals Government in the Illawarra to ensure that the area is a key player in the State's future clean energy plans.
Critical minerals roundtables with industry and community groups
Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Madeleine King met with key industry and community organisations to explore how to best promote Australia's critical minerals sector and maximise benefits across the country.
Netherlands, Germany bolster hydrogen partnership with Australia
The Mid-West Port Authority of Western Australia, the Port of Rotterdam, and Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE) are now taking the next step in developing a joint hydrogen hub in Western Australia, known as TrHyHub.Â
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Sydney to spotlight the latest in manufacturing at AMW 2024
With the Australian Manufacturing Week (AMW) 2024 fast approaching, Sydney is set to become the epicentre of groundbreaking innovations in the advanced manufacturing sector.Â
