‘Must remain open’: Labor hails $2.5bn smelter bailout
Australia's largest aluminium smelter has been thrown a multibillion-dollar lifeline, saving thousands of jobs in a move hailed as a win for the working class.
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Big polluters make small cuts under climate scheme
Australia's biggest polluters have reduced emissions by less than one per cent in two years and an environmental group is calling for reforms.
Gold rush: high yellow metal price lifts job prospects
It's a case of jobs, jobs, jobs in the West Australian goldfields as miners chase high commodity prices, rush to restart operations and build new plants.
Accidental export: Aussie green iron tech goes global
An Australian made machine that can boost the quality of iron ore without using water is ready to be shipped to the US after word of its creation spread.
No tax link as investors strike gold with first payout
Shareholders in a mid-tier gold producer have been told their first dividend payout in decades was driven by happy coincidence, not upcoming tax changes.
Push for nationwide ban on dumping old solar panels
Governments in all states and territories should ban solar panel dumping while a mandatory recycling scheme is created, an inquiry has been told.
US came for our rare earths, will be back for more
A former ambassador to the US has touted Australia's mining resource advantages, saying they will attract more capital from the US and UK.
Vibe check for outback town as corporate suits descend
Laid-back residents of Australia's gold capital are about to be inundated by business types in suits and RM Williams boots as a mining forum comes to town.
Steel trap: Australia must make green metal or risk ore
Australia's richest export market could be at risk unless it takes urgent action to manufacture green steel on home soil, according to a study.
‘A new era’: miner banks profit on metals for tech age
Rio Tinto, which has major iron ore operations in the WA and is working to boost its presence in copper, has delivered a bullish outlook.
One ingredient offers recipe for cheaper green hydrogen
By tweaking one substance used to create green hydrogen, researchers say they could unlock more of the fuel's potential.
‘End of an era’: 200 jobs lost, unique smelter shuts
The nation's only manganese smelter, which produced material critical to steel manufacturing, will shut after a buyer couldn't be found.
Rocky year in shares as miners dig market out of a hole
The Australian Securities Exchange underperformed its international peers by a long shot in the past year, but some sectors still delivered strong gains.
‘Can’t hire our way out’: mine giant to train sparkies
An Australian mining giant has partnered with TAFE to train more electricians as the nation faces a major renewable energy skills shortage.
Relief for workers with lifeline for ailing smelters
Smelter operator Nyrstar hasn't ruled out needing further taxpayer money after extra funds were announced to prop up two ailing facilities.
Red alert for green iron: Australia risks its advantage
None of Australia's green iron projects are ready to launch and, without policy changes, the nation risks missing the opportunity to lead a global race.
How we can fight China rare metal monopoly: mining boss
A retiring chief executive has recounted how Lynas Rare Earths endured early challenges to help break China's monopoly on processing the crucial materials.
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Competition puts Australia’s green iron edge at risk
Australia's renewable energy and rich iron ore deposits make it a potential leader in green iron and steel but other nations may be closing the gap.
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Trial could boost Australia’s bid to be battery leader
A multimillion-dollar pilot program will test whether Australia can produce more materials for electric vehicle batteries with less impact on the environment.
Electric vehicle batteries could spark recycling market
An Australian company will create a recycling plant for the batteries used in households and electric cars after a multimillion-dollar investment.
Magnetic attraction to lift Aussie green iron prospects
A process that uses magnets rather than water to extract high-quality iron ore will be tested at an Australian mine to boost the nation's export potential.
Battery recycling could power a $6.9b industry by 2050
The number of depleted batteries is expected to rise dramatically but the trend represents an opportunity for Australian industry and jobs.
Rice could be key ingredient to cutting steel emissions
Steel producers could cut carbon emissions in half by substituting agricultural waste for coal in its production, a world-first trial has found.
Canada’s call for Australia to exploit ‘rare power’
The Canadian prime minister has made a direct pitch to Australian leaders to help his nation and other "middle powers" counter superpowers' coercive influence.
Suitors fire up steelmaker takeover with hotter offer
A takeover offer worth $2 billion more than a previous attempt to snare Australia's largest steelmaker is no certainty to be successful.
BHP copper pivot steps up but iron ore headwinds remain
The world's biggest miner has broken operating records across multiple resources in the recent half as it continues to expand its exposure to a key base metal.
Glencore, Rio abandon merger talks for the third time
British-Australian mining giant Rio Tinto says it has abandoned talks over a potential merger deal with rival Glencore.
Geopolitics an earning gem for Aussie rare earths miner
Global supply constraints and trade tussles are benefiting Australia's largest rare earths miner, helping nearly double the commodities group's price in a year.
ASX-listed miner has front-row seat to Greenland drama
An ASX-listed miner is trying to revive its rare earth mine in Greenland amid Donald Trump's threats to seize the territory "whether they like it or not".
National recycling pilot to stop solar energy eclipse
A national trial will recycle solar panels at the end of their working lives to extract valuable metals and boost Australia's circular economy.
Christmas bonus as Aussie shares soar to six-week high
Hopes of a much-anticipated Santa rally are beginning to crystallise, after the local bourse hit its highest price in six weeks and gold notched a record.