Tag: green steel

The Western Australian Government has committed a further $9.8 million to advance plans for a proposed low-emissions steel mill in Collie, a project it says could bolster Australia's manufacturing capability while supporting the regional community's transition away from coal-fired power.

The Western Australian Government has announced a new initiative to strengthen Western Australia’s manufacturing sector, launching an Expression of Interest (EOI) for locally made green steel to be used in major government projects.

The South Australian Government will officially commence its search for partners to initiate the Green Iron and Steel industry, reinforcing the state’s standing as a dominant force in sustainable iron production.

Santos has forged a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Liberty Primary Metals Australia Pty Ltd, a key player in South Australia's commercial industrial gas landscape.

The Australian Hydrogen Council has applauded the Australian Government for announcing a $140 million agreement with the Western Australian Government to advance a hydrogen hub in the Pilbara region.

Australia's national science agency CSIRO and Swinburne University of Technology have entered into a new partnership to advance global decarbonisation through research and development in green steel and mineral processing.

The Australian Workers’ Union (AWU) has welcomed the Albanese Government’s recently announced $200 million grant to upgrade Australia’s steel industry and noted its significance in cementing the nation’s potential as a global green steel powerhouse. 

Australia is poised to play a key role in reducing global carbon emissions and reaping billions in export revenue through the utilisation of green hydrogen for the manufacture of green steel, ammonia, cement, eFuels, and mining explosives, according to a report from global consultancy firm Partners in Performance.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has visited the Whyalla Steelworks, a fully integrated steelworks and rail manufacturer, marking a significant milestone in the country's journey towards low-carbon, green steel production. 

Construction on the Western Range Pilbara iron ore mine has commenced with $1 billion in local contracts handed to Western Australian businesses, including firms focused on green steel manufacturing.