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- Solar is cheap, but building enough of it can be difficult Thu, 30 Jul 26, 4:53amAustralia is the world’s biggest iron ore exporter, but the Australian Renewable Energy Agency says ultra-low-cost solar could make it a green iron superpower.
- Warnings of power price rises, missed renewable targets under proposed tax Fri, 24 Apr 26, 4:15amThe treasurer says changes to capital gains tax for foreign investors is a clarification, but experts say it could dampen investment.
- BHP dumps solar, battery projects that promised to cut emissions Tue, 9 Sep 25, 4:47amBHP has dumped plans for major renewable energy projects in the Pilbara, prompting concern the miner is backing away from emissions reduction goals.
- Farmers demand answers from silent Korean mining company Tue, 18 Feb 25, 7:04amKepco bought up large swathes of the New South Wales Bylong Valley with plans to build a coal mine. The mine was knocked back years ago, but the company still isn't saying what comes next.
- South Korean energy company silent on plans for rural NSW town Tue, 18 Feb 25, 7:04amKepco bought up large swathes of the New South Wales Bylong Valley with plans to build a coal mine. The mine was knocked back years ago, but the company still isn't saying what comes next.
- Outback mine hopes to be first in Queensland powered by wind Tue, 7 Jan 25, 9:47amAfter seeing the success of solar power onsite, the Dugald River zinc mine is now looking to harness the power of wind in a "first" for Queensland. The company wants to become carbon neutral by 2050.
- What's in the budget for businesses? A lot, for those who can engineer a 'Future Made in Australia' Tue, 14 May 24, 7:31pmThe Albanese government is spending big on its ambition to engineer a "Future Made in Australia", while leaving some scraps for small businesses struggling with the here and now.
- Rio Tinto to buy all electricity produced by Australia's largest solar project Wed, 24 Jan 24, 6:18pmIf the Upper Calliope Solar Farm in central Queensland is approved, mining giant Rio Tinto will use the electricity generated to power its operations in Gladstone...
- To the untrained eye it looks like any ordinary rock, but what it can produce is 'critical' to our future Tue, 10 Oct 23, 6:50amThe race towards to a clean energy future is driving a momentous increase in demand for critical minerals. But just what those minerals are in Australia is up for debate — and it will have a major impact on the future...
- 'Daunting shortage' of skilled workers looms over giant, renewable energy projects Wed, 31 May 23, 6:50amOutback Queensland is home to the largest potential wind zone in the country, but a lack of infrastructure and a shortage of skilled workers are major roadblocks in reaching national renewable energy targets.
- Electric cars could get cheaper as a crucial component in them drops in price Thu, 9 Jun 22, 4:51amThe cost of electric cars could start to fall, with the price of a core component in EV batteries expected to reduce, according to Credit Suisse analysts.
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