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

Manufacturing NewsBy Simran Gill May 27, 2025

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…

Researchers develop breakthrough solar thermal technology to reduce industrial emissions

Manufacturing NewsBy Simran Gill May 12, 2025

UniSA and partners have launched a world-first solar thermal demonstrator that could revolutionise how Australian industries generate heat while slashing carbon emissions, according to a statement released on Monday. The innovative project combines lightweight plastic mirrors with advanced reflective coatings to create a concentrated solar thermal (CST) system that can generate temperatures between 100°C and…

Federal government commits $750 million to boost metals manufacturing innovation

Manufacturing NewsBy Simran Gill March 17, 2025

The Albanese government announced $750 million in funding to support the development of new technologies for Australia’s metals manufacturing sector, according to a joint media release on Friday. The investment aims to help metals manufacturers remain globally competitive while reducing emissions and is part of the $1.7 billion Future Made in Australia Innovation Fund announced…

Guidelines released for livestock methane emissions reduction grants worth up to $3 million

Manufacturing NewsBy Staff Reporter January 23, 2024

Grant guidelines have been released for the next funding round of the Methane Emissions Reduction in Livestock (MERiL) program. Between $1 million and $3 million is available per project under “Stage 3: Validation and Demonstration Round 2” of MERiL, with applications open from February 7 until March 20. Grants can cover up to 80 per…

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Manufacturing NewsBy Staff Reporter October 16, 2023

Pact releases sustainability report Pact Group today released its 2023 Sustainability Report which reveals the company recycled more than 54,000 tonnes of plastic waste last financial year, the equivalent weight of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The plastic waste was recycled at seven facilities operated by Pact and its joint venture partners in Australia and New Zealand, converted…

Hallett Group doubles down on decarbonisation at Port Augusta

Manufacturing News, TechnologyBy Peter Roberts July 18, 2023

The Hallett Group has doubled down on its commitment to decarbonise its cement production with the signing of an agreement which will see two Korean companies build an electrolyser at its cement facility at Port Augusta in the mid-north of South Australia. Hallett signed a Statement of Cooperation with the South Australian Government, Elecseed and…

Rio Tinto to build Gladstone hydrogen plant

Manufacturing News, TechnologyBy Staff Reporter July 12, 2023

Miner Rio Tinto and global trading company Sumitomo Corporation will build a pilot hydrogen plant in Gladstone, Queensland as part of a $111.1 million programme aimed at cutting emissions from the process of refining alumina. The Yarwun Hydrogen Calcination Pilot Demonstration Program received the green light after a $32.1 million co-funding boost from the federal…

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