Ark advances Queensland fluorite exploration

Industry to boost Queensland resources investment The Queensland Government has opened a targeted expression of interest (EOI) to gain industry input on the next tranche of resources exploration across the state. The EOI process will ask companies to nominate land for exploration in infill areas adjacent to existing coal and gas tenures to identify areas with resource development potential. Queensland Natural Resources and Mines Minister Dale Last says the Queensland Government is committed to attracting new investment in the state’s resources. “Maintaining a strong pipeline of exploration protects the future of Queensland’s resources sector, which returns billions...

ARENA and Fortescue drive renewable energy innovation The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is providing $45m in funding for the development of a Pilbara solar innovation hub with Fortescue (ASX: FMG). The funding, from the advancing renewables program, will facilitate a first-of-its-kind initiative, operating across Fortescue’s growing renewable energy portfolio, to trial emerging technologies and reduce the cost of renewable energy generation. Through the hub, Fortescue will select and test a suite of new technologies aimed at improving safety, reducing costs and accelerating large-scale solar deployment including automation, advanced materials and...