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.
Lancaster researchers reveal 3D internal structure of rechargeable batteries
Researchers from Lancaster University in England have developed a technique that allows them to see the 3D internal structure of rechargeable batteries for the first time.
Victoria rolls out updated strategy to boost offshore wind industry
Minister for Energy and Resources Lily D’Ambrosio has released the Victorian Offshore Wind Energy Implementation Statement 2, which outlines how Victoria will leverage industry-led investment in offshore wind for the first tranche of projects that will deliver at least 2 gigawatts (GW) by 2032.
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From ship repair to autonomous underwater vehicles: Griffin Industrial’s next chapter with growth capital
Some of Australia’s most critical manufacturing happens where almost no one sees it: inside a fuel tank on a Navy tanker, in a machine shop south of Perth, on a workshop floor in western Sydney where a team is helping build autonomous underwater vehicles. Griffin Industrial does all three.
