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Surge in home batteries to store solar power

The number of Australian homeowners installing batteries to store power generated from rooftop solar has jumped more than 20 percent this year. Climate Council CEO

$40m boost to Toowoomba mining tech manufacturer

A Toowoomba company is the first to benefit from a Federal Government program to boost sovereign manufacturing capabilities. Russell Mineral Equipment (RME) has secured

Queensland nuclear power plant sites on agenda

A Federal inquiry into nuclear power generation in Australia rolls into Queensland this week. The House of Representatives Select Committee on Nuclear Energy will hold

Microbe map plots course for sustainable mining

A project to map how microorganisms interact with minerals could pave the way for the sustainable mining of critical elements. An international research team led by

Global-leading rare earths first for Australia

Australia’s first rare earths processing facility has been opened in Western Australia. The Lynas Rare Earths processing plant in Kalgoorlie will be the world’s

Is burning gas a necessary evil in energy transition?

By Roger Dargaville Both major parties in Australia see a significant role for gas as the world shifts to clean energy in a bid to avert dangerous climate change. The

First electric HiLux tested in western mining conditions

The first battery-electric Toyota HiLux double cab ute will be tested in the harsh conditions of northern Western Australian. In a partnership with BHP, the Japanese

Aussies know mining is needed for net zero transition

The majority of Australians acknowledge mining harms the environment, but still believe it is critical to achieving net zero. A new CSIRO survey of more than 6400 people

Carbon Tax take 2. Is now the right time?

By Ross Garnaut Australia now has a government and parliament wanting timely transition to net zero. We have a government and parliament wanting to build Australia as

Call for independent assessment of energy projects

Australia’s transition to net zero could be streamlined by establishing a pool of independent assessors for renewable energy projects. An insights paper from global

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