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Australia investing in international R&D for critical minerals

22 July, 2024

The federal government has announced a new grant to fund a CSIRO research program that aims to supercharge critical minerals technology.


Visy commissions Australia's "most sustainable" glass furnace

19 July, 2024

Visy has announced the commissioning of what it says is Australia's most energy-efficient glass furnace at its recycling and remanufacturing facility in Sydney.


NSW renewable energy zone gets the go-ahead

19 July, 2024

The Central-West Orana REZ is approximately 20,000 km2 and takes in cities and towns including Dubbo, Dunedoo and Mudgee.


ARENA funds green oxygen trial for wastewater treatment plant

19 July, 2024

Up to $3 million in funding has been committed to the Barwon Region Water Corporation for a Green Oxygen for Wastewater Treatment project.


New soft plastic recycling technology for South Australia

18 July, 2024

The Australian Government has invested $20 million in advanced recycling technology in South Australia.


SunCable's AAPowerLink project receives environmental approval

17 July, 2024

SunCable's flagship AAPowerLink project to take Australian renewable electricity to Singapore has received major environmental approval.


Government releases RNA Blueprint for medical manufacturing growth

16 July, 2024

The federal government estimates that the RNA sector could add up to $8 billion to Australia's GDP over the next 10 years.


Two companies receiving grants to boost critical minerals processing

15 July, 2024

The federal government has announced $13 million in grants to critical minerals projects in Queensland and South Australia.


Walkinshaw Automotive Group expanding to new site

15 July, 2024

Walkinshaw Automotive Group has begun work on its new 100,000 m2 home in the Nexus Dandenong South precinct.


Australia among the AI elite: embrace AI or fall behind, new study warns

12 July, 2024 | Supplied by: IFS Australia

Despite global leadership in AI, study respondents from the UK and USA were least optimistic about realising benefits quickly from AI.


Queensland begins work on CopperString project

12 July, 2024

The Queensland Government has announced that work commenced on Monday on the first construction works of the $5 billion CopperString project.


NATA signs new five-year MOU with Commonwealth of Australia

12 July, 2024 | Supplied by: NATA

The agreement demonstrates a strengthened and ongoing relationship between the Australian Government and the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA).


Creating 3D printer feedstock from plastic waste

10 July, 2024

A collaboration between the UNSW SMaRT Centre and IT asset management company Renew IT has resulted in the first commercially run plastics filament microfactory.


Industrial Net Zero Conference to be held in Sydney

10 July, 2024

The Industrial Net Zero Conference will focus on practical strategies for reducing carbon emissions while keeping operations commercial.


Unlocking the transition of jobs from thermal industries to renewables

09 July, 2024 | Supplied by: Engineers Australia

New research from Engineers Australia shows how to successfully transition workers to net zero jobs.


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