South32 receives $4.4 million to study steam electrification at Worsley alumina refinery

Manufacturing News

South32 has secured $4.4 million in government funding to explore cutting-edge electrification technologies that could dramatically reduce emissions at its Worsley Alumina Refinery in Western Australia. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) announced the funding on Monday to support a pre-feasibility study examining four investment options for partial steam electrification at the facility, targeting the…

Government unveils $3 billion green metals strategy to transform Australian industry

Manufacturing News

The Albanese Government has outlined its ambitious plan to transform Australia into a global green metals powerhouse, with $3 billion in funding aimed at capturing emerging low-carbon export opportunities. Speaking at the launch of the Superpower Institute’s ‘A Green Iron Plan for Australia’ report in Canberra, Assistant Minister for Productivity, Competition, Charities and Treasury Dr…

Adelaide residents revolt against proposed Tesla factory citing Musk backlash

Manufacturing News

Adelaide residents are mounting fierce opposition to a proposed Tesla factory in their suburb, with locals describing the plan as an “ugly” development that would create a “planet-destroying temple to billionaires.” Marion Council in Adelaide’s southwest proposed selling the disused Chestnut Court Reserve for a Tesla battery factory, service centre and showroom in April, citing…

Kleenex, Bowel Cancer Australia, launch new awareness campaign to combat “stigma and taboo”

Manufacturing News

Kleenex, the toilet paper brand made at Kimberly-Clark Australia’s Millicent Mill in South Australia, has partnered with Bowel Cancer Australia on a new awareness campaign urging people to watch for early signs of the nation’s second-deadliest type of cancer. In a statement on Tuesday, Kleenex said the pair were urging Australians to “Check your poo”…