Archived News for Industry Professionals
Taxpayers back lithium boost
Australian lithium producer Pilbara Minerals has secured a 10-year debt facility from the Federal Government for the expansion of its Pilgangoora operation in Western Australia.
UN puts eyes on methane
The UN says a new satellite system will be used to track methane emissions from space.
Airport signs green deal
The Queensland Government says a new agreement will see Brisbane Airport powered with 100 per cent renewable energy.
CEFC marks tenth birthday
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has reflected on a decade of Australia’s clean energy transition ...
Digital substation launched
Endeavour Energy has developed a fully digitised electricity substation, potentially saving the company millions.
Fund open for micro-courses
New funding has been provided for a ‘microcredential’ higher education pilot scheme.
Talks start for local owners
Talks have started for a new biodiscovery bill in WA, aimed at helping Indigenous people claim the rights to their own products.
Tuvalu urges fossil stop
Pacific islands nations have called for a fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty.
ERA draws from security fund
ERA has been allowed to dip into its mine security bond to pay for the clean-up of the Ranger uranium mine.
Hercules deal secured
The RAAF has secured a $10 billion deal with the US to replace ageing Hercules aircraft.
IR changes debated
The Federal Government is willing to tweak its industrial relations bill in the hope of passing it by the end of the year.
Safe Work stats updated
Safe Work Australia has issued new stats that give insight on the state of work health and safety in Australia.
CEFC backs enzyme recycling
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) is backing an ‘infinite recycling’ scheme.
Coal fail downplayed
Queensland’s energy minister has downplayed the risk of blackouts after a serious breakdown ...
Gas help dubbed "thought bubble"
The Federal Government has knocked back growing calls for Australia to establish a domestic gas reservation.
Green feed in BHP deal
Wind and battery power will be used in a new baseload renewables contract with BHP.
Highway probe shows cost
Infrastructure Australia says work on the $4.5 billion Great Western Highway will be more costly than beneficial to taxpayers.
Leaky well papers surface
Reports say corrosion and leaking have been detected in several Queensland coal seam gas wells.