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

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…

Green hydrogen plans shelved at Port Pirie smelter site

A $750 million green hydrogen facility proposed for Port Pirie’s smelter has been cancelled, according to the South Australian state government. The project, which was announced in 2021 by the former Liberal government, reportedly “never proceeded beyond feasibility” and “has not progressed for some years”, according to a South Australian government spokesperson. The government spokesperson…