Tag: Australian resources
New data reveals Australian resources exports to set new records in 2022-23
Australia is on track to set a record for resources and energy exports after earning a record $459 billion in the 2022-23 fiscal year, according to the June 2023 edition of the Resources and Energy Quarterly published by the Department of Industry, Science and Resources.
Australia’s Critical Minerals Strategy welcomed by Nyrstar
Nyrstar, a global producer of critical minerals and metals, has welcomed the announcement of Australia's new Critical Minerals Strategy, highlighting the urgent need of recognising zinc's contribution to the nation’s critical minerals vision.
ARENA’s $2b hydrogen headstart initiative included in new federal budget
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has welcomed $2 billion in new financing announced in the 2023-24 Federal Budget for its Hydrogen Headstart initiative that aims to support Australia's largest green hydrogen projects.
RIIS Research Hub opens at UNSW Sydney
The new ARC Research Hub for Resilient and Intelligent Infrastructure Systems (RIIS) has opened at UNSW Sydney, intending to improve infrastructure systems in the urban, energy, and resources sectors.
Alcoa reports $231m net loss as production, shipments decline in Q1
Australian mining firm Alumina Limited announced Alcoa Corporation’s Q1 earnings results, revealing a loss of $231 million, which is a significant contrast to the profit the company recorded in the same period a year earlier, owing to a decrease in shipments and production.Â
Queensland officially opens its largest gold mine
Works have been completed at the Ravenswood Gold Mine, Queensland’s new largest gold mine, creating nearly 400 good jobs and supporting 1000 contractors in the process, as announced in a media statement.
New mineral leases to play crucial part in future NT battery cathode manufacturing hub
The Northern Territory Government has issued mineral leases to Perth-based Avenira Ltd, which will pave the way for a lithium ferro phosphate (LFP) battery cathode manufacturing facility in the future.Â
Study shows renewables generation predictability could lower operating costs
Lower electric costs for customers and more reliable sustainable energy could be some of the benefits of a new study by the University of Adelaide researchers who investigated how predictable solar or wind energy generation is and its impact on electricity market income.
Northern Territory highlights critical minerals credentials in new report
Minister for Mining and Industry Nicole Manison said that recent data found the cost of critical minerals exploration in the Northern Territory increased by about 30 per cent in 2022 to $198.6 million –up from $153.4 million in 2021.Â
Fifth Renewable Energy Zone in Illawarra declared
The fifth Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) has been established by the New South Wales Liberal and Nationals Government in the Illawarra to ensure that the area is a key player in the State's future clean energy plans.
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