Tag: steel
UNSW leads Australian-German collaboration on hydrogen and green metals initiative
UNSW Sydney researchers have released a report exploring the feasibility of collaboration between Australia and Germany on hydrogen and green metals, as part of the Federal Government’s Green Metals for Sustainable Steel from Australia and Germany (SuSteelAG) initiative.
NSW government approves $650M BlueScope upgrade
The NSW Government has granted planning approval for a refurbishment of BlueScope’s 60-year-old plate mill, aiming to boost production, invigorate the state’s economy, and...
Rio Tinto injects $215M in low-emission steelmaking hub in WA
Rio Tinto announced an investment of $215 million into a research and development facility in a bid to spearhead global efforts in reducing emissions within the steel industry.
ARENA, Australian gov’t inject $59M into hydrogen and low emissions iron & steel research
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) announced $59.1 million in funding for 21 research projects aimed at advancing renewable hydrogen and low emissions iron and steel technologies.
UNSW expert urges action to reduce construction’s carbon footprint in Australia
In a recent statement, a leading expert from UNSW emphasised the urgent need for measures to mitigate the environmental impact of construction in Australia.
Cairns steel fabricator business secures $720,000 manufacturing grant
CSF Industries, a prominent steel manufacturer based in Cairns, is poised for significant growth following the approval of a $720,000 manufacturing grant from the Queensland Government.
BlueScope teams up with Australia’s major iron ore producers for steel decarbonisation
Australia's top iron ore producers, Rio Tinto and BHP, have joined forces with the country's largest steelmaker, BlueScope, to spearhead efforts in decarbonising steel production.
Gov’t pledges $136.8M to BlueScope for clean energy steel production
Australian steelmaker BlueScope Steel has secured $136.8 million in grant funding from the Australian Government's Powering the Regions Fund (PRF).
New $320M metal coating facility in Western Sydney gets go-ahead
The NSW Government has approved the development of an additional BlueScope Steel factory in Western Sydney, set to enhance housing supply and create local domestic manufacturing employment opportunities.
Weld Australia calls out Federal gov’t for ‘sacrificing’ manufacturing for wine
Industry representative Weld Australia has denounced a new recommendation from the Anti-Dumping Commission for tariffs on Chinese wind towers to expire on 16 April 2024— calling it a move that appears to be sacrificing wind towers for wine.
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Australian Manufacturing Week 2026 to make Brisbane debut
Australia’s leading advanced manufacturing showcase, Australian Manufacturing Week (AMW), is set to return in 2026, marking its first-ever event in Brisbane.
