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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

Solar panels and electricity lines. | Newsreel

Global conflicts risk to clean energy momentum

Low-emissions sources are on track to generate more than half of the world’s electricity before 2030, but geopolitical tensions remain an underlying risk to the clean

Businesses late to pay at an increasing rate

Businesses are struggling to pay their bills, with late payments at their highest level in more than three years. The latest CreditorWatch Business Risk Index (BRI)

Local manufacturing a towering opportunity

A local wind tower manufacturing industry would create more than 4000 direct jobs and kickstart Australia’s green steel industry. New research from The Australia

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