New Zealand Steel announces first steel from new EAF
11 August, 2026Steel production using a new electric arc furnace will cut the steelworks' annual greenhouse gas emissions by over 45%.
WA advanced defence manufacturing hub EOIs oversubscribed
10 August, 2026A proposed WA defence hub is gaining momentum with 179 expressions of interest from across the world.
Pure Lithium secures Australian patent for lithium battery technology
10 August, 2026Battery technology company Pure Lithium Corporation hopes its Australian patent will help deliver lithium metal battery manufacturing in Australia.
Battery energy storage set to rise sixfold by 2030
07 August, 2026Electrification, industry and the surge in data centre development are all driving demand for BESS, with China and the US leading the market.
Australian additive manufacturers prepare for AUKUS submarine opportunities
06 August, 2026Additive manufacturers across Australia are entering into a qualification program for opportunities in the US and UK submarine programs under AUKUS.
Australian-made grid technology makes first export to Portugal
06 August, 2026Australian company EcoJoule Energy has announced the completion of the first export of its EcoVAR low-voltage distribution STATCOM to Portugal.
Queensland unveils critical minerals plan
05 August, 2026The Queensland Government has released a plan that outlines its vision to be a globally recognised supplier of critical minerals.
Nanjing Iron & Steel Co joins HILT CRC
05 August, 2026NISCO is the first Chinese steel company to join HILT CRC in collaboration on low-emissions iron and steelmaking.
IMARC 2026 will bring the mining world to Sydney
05 August, 2026 | Supplied by: Beacon EventsNow is the time for robust conversations and new thinking as we seek solutions to support mining in creating national resilience and global prosperity.
Researchers turn factory emissions directly into useful fuel
04 August, 2026A team of international researchers has found a way to turn carbon dioxide from factory emissions directly into fuel without first cleaning or purifying the gas.
MCi Carbon and Hatch partner on mineral carbonation commercialisation
03 August, 2026MCi Carbon has announced a collaboration with Hatch to support the engineering, assessment and commercial deployment for MCi’s mineral carbonation technology.
CEF report calls for a national iron and steel decarbonisation strategy
31 July, 2026A pivot to green steel would unlock billions as Australia's $120bn iron ore exports are at risk from steel sector decarbonisation, according to a report.
NSW Government supporting local exporters
31 July, 2026The state government is offering a suite of export programs designed to help local companies grow, create jobs and reach more customers around the world.
Duratec awarded a construction management contract for Orica hydrogen hub
30 July, 2026Duratec says the Orica contract represents a key step in the company's expansion into future energy and fuel infrastructure markets.
Inaugural scholarships to support future heavy industry decarbonisation
28 July, 2026Two Adelaide University engineering students have been awarded the inaugural HILT CRC–Adelaide University Undergraduate Scholarships for industrial decarbonisation.
