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Grants ranging from $50,000 to $200,000 will enable collaborative projects between universities and industry.

NSW grants for groundbreaking electrification projects

NSW grants for groundbreaking electrification projects A share of more than $1m in grants are up for grabs in NSW for groundbreaking projects that are focused on reducing carbon emissions through electrification. The Electrification and Energy Systems Network Seed Grant Scheme provides funding as part of the NSW Government’s Decarbonisation Innovation Hub. The Hub supports researchers, industry and government stakeholders in critical sectors to increase the uptake of new technologies in decarbonising the State. NSW Energy Minister Penny Sharpe says the projects must translate research-based technologies into real-life solutions for current and future energy challenges. “Electrification of our energy system is essential...

CCUS technologies capture and store, or make use of, carbon dioxide emissions from industrial activities and will play a critical role in hard-to-abate industries globally.

WA’s first CCUS action plan, $26m to 2 projects

WA’s first CCUS action plan, $26m to 2 projects The WA Government has released the State’s first Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) Action Plan and will fund two CCUS projects to the tune of $26m. WA has CCUS projects proposed for development over the next 10 years, with an initial combined capacity to store over 20mtpa of carbon dioxide – or about a quarter of WA’s Scope 1 emissions. A total of $15m will go towards AGIG to develop an onshore transmission pipeline for an offshore multi-user CCS hub in...

In a joint statement released today by Federal Resources Minister Madeleine King, Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers, Federal Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen and Federal Assistant Minister For A Future Made in Australia Tim Ayres, it says “renewable hydrogen and critical minerals are both essential to the world’s path to decarbonisation”.

Production tax incentives through new bill

Production tax incentives through new bill The Federal Government will today introduce the Future Made in Australia (Production Tax Credit and Other Measures) Bill 2024 to Parliament for renewable hydrogen and critical minerals. It will also expand the role and remit of Indigenous Business Australia. The legislation establishes two tax incentives: a Hydrogen Production Tax Incentive worth $2/kg of renewable hydrogen produced between 2027–2028...

MinRes’ solar array at Ken’s Bore mine site at its Onslow Iron project is set to displace 95TJ of natural gas per year and reduce about 4,990tpa of carbon dioxide.

Ken’s Bore mine powers up with solar array

Ken’s Bore mine powers up with solar array Mineral Resources (MinRes) (ASX: MIN) is constructing a 3.8MW solar array, featuring more than 6,600 solar panels, at the Ken’s Bore mine site at its Onslow Iron project. It is set to displace about 95TJ of natural gas per year and predicted to reduce emissions by about 4,990tpa of carbon dioxide. MinRes general manager operations and development energy Rowan Hill says the technology, together with a battery energy storage system, is planned to become operational by January 2025...

Fortescue’s rainbow blast at one of its operations celebrates the mining giant’s support of the LGBTQ+ community.

Fortescue-Pride WA 3-year partnership

Fortescue-Pride WA 3-year partnership Fortescue (ASX: FMG) has a three-year partnership with Pride WA to celebrate and support the LGBTQ+ community in WA. The partnership comprises PrideFEST, which is Pride WA’s flagship annual event and the State’s largest celebration of the LGBTQ+ community. It also supports Perth’s bid to bring the world’s largest LGBTQ+ sports and culture event, the Gay Games, to the State. Pride WA chief executive Dr Lauren Butterly says the organisation is excited to partner with the mining giant. “We know how important it is for our community to be able to celebrate PrideFEST with their colleagues,...

Built to withstand the harshest conditions and demanding workloads, the Ford Ranger Super Duty delivers the power, payload, and towing capacity needed to maximise productivity in mining operations.

Ford Ranger Super Duty launches 2026

Ford Ranger Super Duty launches 2026 Ford is set to launch the new Ranger Super Duty mid-sized ute in 2026, promising to tow more, carry more and do more for the mining industry. There are a variety of vehicles on the market today but all have compromises. Some can tow 4.5t but are compromised on off-road capability – or they may have a low gross vehicle mass (GVM), meaning low payload. Others may be able to carry large loads but have limited towing. The highly-anticipated Ford Ranger Super...

(Image source: Nico Resources) Wingellina Hills. First discovered in the 1950s, Wingellina presents plenty of blue sky potential in a new mineral province with very high-grade ore.

Major Project to Wingellina nickel cobalt

Major Project to Wingellina nickel cobalt Following the Federal Government’s addition of nickel to the Critical Minerals List earlier this year, the Wingellina nickel cobalt project has been granted Major Project Status by the Federal Industry and Science Minister Ed Husic. Part of Nico Resources’ (ASX: NC1) Central Musgrave project in WA, Wingellina hosts one of the world’s largest undeveloped oxide-type nickel-cobalt reserves at the triple junction point between the Northern Territory, WA and the South Australian borders (Surveyor Generals Corner) about 450km southwest of Uluru. Nico Resources managing...

Komatsu Australia recently hosted their second annual industry supplier forum which brought together 15 senior executives across their supply chain to tackle the three big issues of ESG, safety and generational diversity in the workplace.

ESG, safety & diversity tops Komatsu goals

ESG, safety & diversity tops Komatsu goals Komatsu Australia’s second annual industry supplier forum addressed ESG, safety and generational diversity across the equipment business’ supply chain. Insights on the chain of responsibility with freight and logistics, as well as ongoing vigilance to ensure roads are safe when transporting heavy equipment, were “hotly discussed” at the forum, according to company in a recent statement. Komatsu Australia EGM for supply chain Russell Hodson comments on this. “Particularly of interest was how we all...

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ELGi air compressors set new benchmarks in uptime and energy efficiency

ELGi air compressors set new benchmarks in uptime and energy efficiency Global air compressor manufacturer ELGi Equipments has built a global reputation for its compressor technology breakthroughs and product range that delivers performance and energy efficiency. At ELGi, every system and every process is part of an unwavering commitment to be 'Always Better'. This is a testament to the company’s portfolio of over two million compressors running across more than 100 countries, which includes an extensive dealer network across Australia. ELGi strives to ensure its customers achieve their productivity goals and keep the total cost of ownership low. It offers a complete range of compressed air solutions – from oil-lubricated, oil-free rotary screw compressors and oil-lubricated reciprocating compressors, to dryers,...

(Image source: Roy Hill Media) (L-R) The late Lang Hancock and daughter Gina Rinehart.

Iron willed: what it took to build Australia’s largest private company

Iron willed: what it took to build Australia's largest private company The Australian Mining Review speaks with Hancock Prospecting executive director Tad Watroba about Gina Rinehart's journey to establishing her late father's business as a bastion of Australian mining. With a history dating back to 1955, the story of Hancock Prospecting is one of a family-owned business that went on to become a juggernaut of the Australian sector. The names Lang Hancock and Gina Rinehart are synonymous with the Australian mining industry and rightfully so – their influence on the industry over the course of almost 67 years has been profound and...

Gina Rinehart breaks new ground at McPhee mine.

Gina Rinehart turns first soil for McPhee mine

Gina Rinehart turns first soil for McPhee mine A momentous milestone took place last week with the turning of first soil for Atlas Iron’s McPhee Creek iron ore mine, about 100km north of the Roy Hill mine in WA’s northeast Pilbara region. After multiple environmental and regulatory delays, the Federal Government finally gave the green light in September this year for the mine to proceed, with first ore expected in FY26 at an expected production rate of 10mtpa. Hancock Prospecting executive chairman Gina Rinehart, Hanroy chief executive Sanjiv Manchanda and staff from Roy Hill, HanRoy and Atlas Iron attended this important ground-breaking event....