Tag: Western Australia
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.
PPK Group to purchase material interest in PowerPlus Energy
ASX-listed PPK Group Limited has begun a series of conditional transactions to acquire a material interest in Australia-based privately owned lithium battery manufacturer PowerPlus Energy.
Australia’s nuclear-powered submarines acquisition is the defence’s ‘single biggest investment,’ says gov’t
The governments of Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States have agreed to deliver SSN-AUKUS, a new conventionally-armed nuclear-powered submarine, which the Australian government considers the 'single biggest investment' in its defence capability.
International Women’s Day spurs creation of more inclusive workplaces for women in Western Australia
For International Women's Day 2023, Western Australia Premier Mark McGowan and Women's Interests Minister Sue Ellery announced a $3 million investment to develop a new TAFE scholarship program to encourage women into industries that are typically male-dominated and assist with financing their training costs and other associated expenditures.
BHP trials HVO to power mining equipment at Yandi
BHP is testing Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) to power mining equipment at its Yandi iron ore mines in Western Australia.
WA taps Austin to boost advanced manufacturing with $5m grant
Austin Engineering Limited has been selected by the Western Australian government for a grant of up to $5 million to support its advanced manufacturing initiative at its Perth-based operations in Kewdale.
bp unveils biorefinery plans for Kwinana energy hub
bp’s Kwinana refinery is pioneering the company’s expansion of its biofuels sector as Western Australian (WA) Deputy Premier Roger Cook marks the start of its transition into one of the region’s sustainable fuel hubs.
Netherlands, Germany bolster hydrogen partnership with Australia
The Mid-West Port Authority of Western Australia, the Port of Rotterdam, and Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE) are now taking the next step in developing a joint hydrogen hub in Western Australia, known as TrHyHub.
MinRes to adopt MEVCO’s all-electric utes to cut carbon emissions
Mineral Resources is the first West Australian mining company to secure units of Australian-made electric Toyota HiLux utes for its mine site operations.
WA gov’t rolls out grant program for electric vehicle chargers
The McGowan Government has committed $15 million to the “Charge Up Workplace Grant” as part of its plan to increase the amount of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in the state.
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