BHP, Hatch to design electric smelting plant in Australia
Melbourne-based mining company BHP engineering firm Hatch have inked an agreement to design an electric smelting furnace pilot (ESF) plant with a plan to construct the facility in Australia.
Australian investment company acquires majority stake in GreenGasUSA
Melbourne-based IFM Investors announced that the IFM Net Zero Infrastructure Fund (“NZIF”) has completed the acquisition of a majority interest in GreenGasUSA, a US-based renewable natural gas (RNG) developer, owner and operator.
Report predicts Australia could generate $16.9b from battery industry by 2030
Australia's revenue potential from building a battery industry has doubled to A$16.9 billion in the last 18 months, emphasising the sector's rapid growth and the need of taking action, according to a report backed by government and battery industry research group Future Battery Industries.
Bosch powers up with growing charging networks to ramp-up electromobility
Bosch announced that customers who use the company's charging services already have access to nearly 450,000 publicly available charge points in 30 European countries – claimed as one of the largest charging networks in Europe.
UniSA-led study proposes recycling scheme for used solar panels
A new study led by the University of South Australia has proposed a comprehensive product stewardship scheme for solar panels, which the Federal Government prioritised several years ago.
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.
New series of reports explore sustainable approach towards circular economy goal
A new set of reports has presented a crucial roadmap for moving Australia toward a circular economy, outlining the opportunities to use design to enhance the sustainability of manufacturing methods, materials, products, and business models across local industries, as announced by RMIT university.
WA boost battery chemical industry with new South Korean agreement
The Western Australian government has signed an agreement with a South Korean organisation to establish a cooperative framework for the exchange of scientific and technical knowledge across the entire mining value chain with a particular focus on critical minerals.
Up to $70m available in Townsville regional hydrogen hubs grant program
The federal government has begun accepting applications for the Regional Hydrogen Hubs Program – Townsville Region Grant opportunity, which seeks to create a Hydrogen Hub to deliver clean energy.
SA gov’t in talks with Singapore-based firm for new Australian hydrogen manufacturing hub
Trade and Investment Minister Nick Champion has met with Singapore-headquartered Trafigura – the company that owns Nyrstar, the operators of the Port Pirie multi-metals facility – to explore plans for a green hydrogen manufacturing facility in South Australia.
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How growth capital is helping an Australian manufacturer go global
There’s a particular kind of ingenuity that flourishes in regional Australia. Away from the noise of major business centres, founders build companies that quietly become world leaders in their field, solving deep specialised problems that global markets didn’t know could be solved. Modra Technology, based in Warragul in regional Victoria, is one of those companies.
