Tag: energy
Critical minerals push continues as NSW approves Copi Mineral Sands development
The NSW Government has approved the $693 million Copi Mineral Sands Project in the State’s Far South West, in what is being positioned as a major development for Australia’s critical minerals supply chain and the energy transition.
Manufacturing, energy security in focus as Australian gov’t unveils domestic gas reservation scheme
The Australian Government has announced a new domestic gas reservation scheme aimed at securing affordable gas supplies for Australian households and manufacturing industries, with exporters to be required to direct part of their production to the domestic market from mid-2027.
Australian Energy Producers backs NSW move to expand gas exploration
Australian industry group Australian Energy Producers has welcomed a decision by the NSW Government to open new areas for gas exploration for the first time in more than a decade, describing the move as a critical step toward strengthening the state’s future energy supply.
Australian businesses stepping up on climate transparency, survey says
New research reveals that half of Australian business leaders now support mandatory climate-related disclosure requirements, indicating growing alignment between corporate priorities and government policy directions.
Qld reports progress on Energy Roadmap six months after launch
The Queensland Government says its Energy Roadmap is delivering progress on affordability, reliability and sustainability six months after its release, while also outlining further investment and development across the state’s energy sector.
Monash research uncovers new pathway to cleaner copper production
A common mineral that accounts for the majority of the world’s copper supply could play a key role in improving how the metal is extracted, according to new research from Monash University published in Nature Geoscience.
Hydrogen fuel cell breakthrough at UNSW targets transport and aviation use
Researchers from UNSW Sydney have unveiled a redesigned hydrogen fuel cell that they say addresses a longstanding technical limitation, potentially advancing the use of clean energy in sectors such as freight, transport and aviation.
Why energy is becoming a strategic asset for manufacturers
Energy is no longer just a cost centre for manufacturers – it is fast becoming a strategic lever for efficiency, resilience and growth.
Tender launched for $24.7M solar panel recycling pilot across Australia
The Australian Government has opened an approach to market seeking an administrator to deliver a National Solar Panel Recycling Pilot, as part of efforts to manage the growing number of solar panels reaching the end of their operational life.
Sungrow Hydrogen expands global presence with cross-continental shipments
Sungrow Hydrogen has successfully shipped green hydrogen systems to projects in Oman, Italy and Brazil, expanding its international footprint across three continents.
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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.
