Heat on Glencore over slow burn on coal
Coal giant Glencore is under pressure from large investors to explain how new coal investments align with its public commitment to help limit global warming.
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Crucial minerals underpin volatile exports
Riding geopolitics, rising costs and volatile prices, Australia will pick up its quest to supply more refined materials rather than being the world's quarry.
Rio Tinto compo bill ‘nothing like’ $450m
Taxpayers are set to fund a compensation deal for Gladstone Power Station owner Rio Tinto over the coal price cap, but it will be "nothing like" $450 million.
Qld power plant set for coal cap compo
Taxpayers are set to fund a compensation deal of up to $450 million for Gladstone Power Station owner Rio Tinto over the coal price cap in Queensland.
Palmer offloads Qld nickel refinery
Clive Palmer has called on the Queensland government to support a new phase for Yabulu refinery, which he is selling to a carbon-savvy investment syndicate.
Industry outcry at ‘heavy-handed’ gas cap
Australia's oil and gas industry group has labelled Labor's energy relief measures "heavy-handed" after a $1 billion gas project expansion was paused.
NSW targets 70pct emissions cut by 2035
Climate groups have welcomed the decision by the NSW government to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 70 per cent by 2035 on 2005 levels.
Battery boost for National Energy Market
Eight renewable energy batteries will be built to support the National Energy Market and increase storage capacity by about tenfold.
Parliament to green light power savings
The federal government's energy relief measures are set to pass parliament following support from the Greens and crossbenchers.
Price relief before profits, says Bowen
Chris Bowen has responded to criticism from gas companies that the government's energy relief measures would only make the situation worse.
NSW Labor call for power bills relief
NSW Labor leader Chris Minns is calling for parliament to reconvene to curb soaring power bills as social service groups urge more relief for consumers.
Businesses forced to show emissions action
The treasurer says Australia could miss out if it doesn't act fast to improve the conditions for environmentally-conscious investors.
Energy price cap compensation in jeopardy
The Greens are expected to vote against a plan to compensate coal and gas companies for temporary price caps, as the industry wants to meet the prime minister.
No compo for fossil fuel firms: Greens
As the coalition flags it has an open mind on whether to support the government's energy price relief, the Greens have set out their negotiating position.
Price cap, bill relief target energy rise
Consumers can look forward to $1.5 billion in government financial support as national cabinet agrees to ease energy bill pressures from next year.
Greens to oppose price cap compo plans
The Greens will have the balance of power in the Senate as parliament is recalled to pass the federal government's energy bill relief measures.
Action plan to create solar cell security
Australia is again the lucky country with abundant silicon and an action plan for a sovereign solar cell supply chain to break China's stranglehold.
National energy deal to ‘keep lights on’
The nation's energy ministers have agreed to a plan to make the supply of power more reliable as the sector transitions to renewables.
Power prices surge 23pct, reform needed
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has called for reforms to ensure surging power prices can be brought under control.
States asked to step up on power prices
Ahead of a national cabinet meeting on energy prices, states have warned the federal government against passing the buck on the issue.
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Call to cap diesel rebate, sting oil firms
Experts warn subsidies for coal- and gas-fired plants could derail cleaner, cheaper power as energy ministers prepare for crucial talks in Brisbane on Thursday.
Tough decisions loom as energy prices bite
NSW Treasurer Matt Kean said the state government will support the Commonwealth capping energy prices but implored his federal counterparts to move quickly.
Commodity economy ‘not a source of shame’
Fossil fuels have given Australians an "awesome" standard of living but the economy needs to become more varied, international investors have been told.
Debate over energy price cap heats up
The possibility of price caps on fossil fuels has sparked concern from some state leaders as the government looks to lock down a plan to lower energy prices.
Santos loses appeal for huge NT gas works
The Federal Court has upheld a ruling that Tiwi Islands traditional owners should have been consulted over Santos's multibillion-dollar Barossa gas project.
NSW wind farm defies high-profile critics
The official opening of a wind farm near Canberra has been more than 10 years in the making, but landowners are now "drinking silver" from the revenue stream.
Australia’s 100-million solar panel puzzle
Going solar or upgrading an old rooftop system may slash power bills and cut emissions, but Aussies won't help to save the world if panels end up as landfill.
Nuclear power possible in Australia: forum
A number of coalition MPs have attended a parliamentary forum on nuclear power, in a bid to generate community discussion on the issue.
Final Vic election push as costs revealed
Final costings for the major parties' election commitments have been revealed, while Liberal Leader Matthew Guy pledged to lower the driving age in Victoria.
‘Be honest’ on bill shock from new energy
Origin Energy says the push for clean energy is "out of step" with consumers, warning of bill shock for years from the cost of building new renewable assets.
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Alumina refines credible path to net zero
Clean energy and local expertise could transform alumina refining, which has been one of toughest sectors to crack in decarbonising the Australian economy.