Tag: steel

More than $1.9 billion in proposed private investment across three Queensland steel and manufacturing projects is set to target local steelmaking, recycling and processing capacity, according to the Queensland Government.

Researchers at the University of Queensland’s Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN) have developed a self-repairing coating designed to extend the lifespan of rust protection on steel used in infrastructure, vehicles and other applications.

Hyundai Steel has begun construction of a US$5.8 billion electric arc furnace (EAF)-based steel mill in Louisiana, marking a major investment in US manufacturing and adding new domestic capacity to the automotive supply chain.

Generation Steel has announced a new east coast supply partnership and plans to add a $40 million cut and bend facility to its proposed Collie Green Steel Mill in Western Australia, expanding the project's manufacturing capacity and lifting its estimated value to $850 million.

Flow Power has completed construction and commissioning of three solar and battery energy storage projects in South Australia, with the developments featuring Australian-made steel and other locally focused construction elements as part of the rollout.

Australia’s steel sector is being shaped by sustained manufacturing demand alongside infrastructure expansion, with a new report from IMARC Group indicating moderate but steady growth through to 2034.

Monash University has launched a new national initiative aimed at reducing emissions from steel production with the establishment of the ARC Research Hub for Smart Process Design and Control.

HILT CRC, a research institute based in Adelaide’s city centre, has announced that POSCO Holdings has joined its growing international network, marking what the organisation describes as a significant step in accelerating global collaboration on low-emission steel technologies.

The Australian Stainless Steel Development Association (ASSDA) has recognised outstanding achievements in stainless steel manufacturing and fabrication through its 2025 Fabricator Project of the Year Awards, celebrating Australian innovation, craftsmanship, and technical excellence across multiple sectors.

Western Australia’s breakbulk steel distributor, Abrolhos Steel, has upgraded its manufacturing operations in Geraldton with the installation of a new Konecranes 5-tonne CXT crane, replacing a 30-year-old unit that had become increasingly difficult to maintain.