Guidelines are now available for the National Development Stream of the Green Iron Investment Fund, which represents half of available funding through the $1 billion Green Iron Investment Fund announced shortly after the collapse of the Whyalla Steelworks in February. The release gives those hoping to access the $500 million National Development Stream of the…
Textile recycler BlockTexx has entered into a partnership with INGWE — an Australian-based fashion accessory and trim developer, wholesaler and integrator — with the pair to showcase products at the Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris show this week. In a statement on Monday (Australian time), Blocktexx said it and IMGWE hoped to support a transition to…
ASX-listed compound semiconductor developer and maker BluGlass has appointed Omer Granit, who is also a board member of Australian-born US additive manufacturing business Amaero International, to the board of directors. According to an announcement from BluGlass on Monday, Granit is a US-based entrepreneur, investor, and lawyer, and replaces Vivek Rao, who is stepping down as…
Lab360 Solar, a drone-based utility-scale solar PV inspection company formed at University of NSW, has been awarded $3.96 million in support from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency’s (ARENA) Advancing Renewables Program. According to a statement from ARENA on Friday, the company uses its Daylight Photoluminescence (DPL) imaging technology to inspect solar panels from above in…
State government-backed venture capital fund Breakthrough Victoria has become an investor to the tune of $2 million in protein business Harvest B, which makes ingredients and blended meats using Australian wheat. According to a statement from BV on Friday, the investment will benefit “the affordability, nutrition, and sustainability of protein offerings”, and strengthen both the…
Central West NSW-based aluminium outdoor furniture maker Felton Industries has announced new certifications for its management management systems under the ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards. The Condoblin-headquartered company announced on Thursday said that the accreditations added to its existing ISO 9001 certification for its quality management system (QMS.) The additional two certifications cover occupational…
Green Gravity, a company seeking to use legacy mineshafts to store and release renewable energy, has signed an MoU with Wollongong City Council which the pair say “aims to position Wollongong and the broader Illawarra as a hub for world-leading clean energy solutions.” According to a statement from Green Gravity on Thursday, the MoU covers…
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ACCC will not oppose acquisition of BGC Cementitious The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission said on Thursday that it will not oppose the acquisition of BGC Cementitious by Cement Australia, Holcim, Heidelberg Materials Australia (HMA) and Adbri. The ACCC said it decided not to oppose the transaction after the merger parties amended their original proposal.…
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced $12.3 million in funding for Mondo Power to establish an electric truck charging hub at Laverton North to “demonstrate the technical and commercial feasibility for fleets to electrify their operations.” According to a statement from the agency on Thursday, the site in Melbourne’s west will include 14…