CSIRO, HILT CRC announce $10 million green metals initiative A $10 million Green Metals Innovation Network (GMIN) — led by CSIRO in partnership with the Heavy Industry Low-carbon Transition Cooperative Research Centre (HILT CRC) – was announced on Tuesday. According to a statement from CSIRO, the federal government-funded initiative will bring together research, government and…
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The Victorian government has announced $10 million in grants to help the state’s food and beverage makers upgrade to electric alternatives for their equipment.
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Chemical manufacturing is an energy-intensive industry. A team of chemists is designing a technique that could power the necessary reactions with sunlight or LEDs.
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A new $10 million initiative has been launched to grow Australia’s domestic green metals sector for the iron, steel, alumina and aluminium industries.
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The Queensland Government is injecting nearly $600 million to boost its industries and regional and rural areas as part of its latest budget.
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Emerging mineral processing technology company Zeotech announced on Monday the completion of its preliminary feasibility study for Australia’s first metakaolin production facility for low-carbon concrete. The study delivered what the company described as a compelling business case for its AusPozz project, which would establish a manufacturing facility at the Port of Bundaberg in Queensland. The…
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Australian scientists have successfully transferred precision fermentation technology for creating dairy proteins from laboratory to industry, marking a breakthrough for alternative dairy production. The University of Queensland team, led by Professor Esteban Marcellin, has produced dairy proteins using Australia’s Food and Beverage Accelerator research bioreactors and transferred the technology to Sydney-based company All G for…
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Australia’s cured meat and smallgoods manufacturing industry is experiencing modest growth despite health-conscious consumers turning away from processed meats, according to a new industry report. The industry, worth $5.4 billion in 2025, has grown by supporting stable domestic demand and a premiumisation trend that has allowed producers to increase unit prices. However, consumption of processed…
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OneSteel Manufacturing has enhanced emergency response capabilities at its Whyalla Steelworks by bringing its Emergency Response Team services in-house, creating local jobs and boosting community skills. The company announced on Monday it had transitioned from external providers to an internal emergency response model, removing reliance on outside services while improving quality and responsiveness. The move…
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The sale process for the Whyalla Steelworks in South Australia and associated mining operations — previously held by GFG Alliance — has formally opened, with “strong early interest from global steelmakers and consortia” according to the federal and South Australian governments. The steelworks were forced into administration by the SA government in February, with KordaMentha…
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