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- Fortescue Metals Group
Fortescue makes slow start on push for fifth iron ore export record
Fortescue has refused to give up on a goal to set a fifth consecutive iron ore export record despite making a slow start to the new financial year.
- 2 mins ago
- Peter Ker
APA suffers protest vote on pay as chairman warns on climate targets
Michael Fraser said energy policies need to be “realistic” to avoid losing public support for the transition as prices rise and the lights go out.
- 13 mins ago
- Angela Macdonald-Smith
- Opinion
- Electricity
Pay households and they will use energy wisely
If you offer money to householders to provide power at certain times or to reduce demand, they will happily do it – provided it isn’t just a pea and thimble trick.
- Tristan Edis
Critical minerals projects ‘at risk from Labor environment plan’
Investment and jobs in Western Australia’s resources sector are at risk from the Albanese government’s environmental protection laws, industry warns.
- Tom Rabe
Qld backs $5b transmission project despite mine closures
Government says there is still a strong need for the 1100 kilometre transmission line from Townsville to Mount Isa despite Glencore closing its copper mines in 2025.
- Mark Ludlow
Yesterday
Union backs Boral in emissions bunfight
The AWU warns against investment funds “hounding” companies on emissions targets to the point where industry is at risk.
- Simon Evans
Western allies need to break China’s critical minerals monopoly
The US commerce secretary slams China’s inclination to cut off supplies to some countries, while Anthony Albanese says Australia can move up the value chain.
- Andrew Tillett
This Month
Demand for fossil fuels will peak by 2030: global energy body
The IEA’s annual report warns that avoiding catastrophic climate change requires a 30 per cent cut in extraction of oil and gas by 2030.
- Jacob Greber
Smart ways to get the most out of your solar
Homeowners are using tips and tricks to shift as much of their power usage as possible to solar.
- Christopher Niesche
After slow start, EV sales pick up speed
The recent jump in sales of electric vehicles comes before the full effects of new lower-cost Chinese models for less than $40,000 are felt.
- Tony Davis
The final stop before landfill: waste-to-energy plants
With the right technology, sewage sludge, abattoir and household waste can all be converted into energy or usable products.
- Sian Powell
No escape from hot weather or high power prices this summer
A big fall in wholesale power prices this year won’t be reflected on household power bills until July, if the grid survives a predicted long, hot summer.
- Updated
- Mark Ludlow
How to cut emissions with seaweed and burgers
The development of asparagopsis as a livestock feed supplement is just one of many ways the agricultural sector is reducing emissions.
- Larry Schlesinger
Biodiversity credits aim to help repair nature
The government is seeking to establish a nature repair market, with biodiversity credits creating a new asset class for investors.
- Christopher Niesche
Commuters captured under tough climate regime
Carbon emissions caused by employees commuting to work or on business trips may need to be disclosed under mandatory new accounting standards.
- Patrick Durkin
Rio, BHP and Fortescue at electrification crossroads
Iron ore miners in the Pilbara are under pressure to slash emissions and preparing to fork out billions on emissions-free trucks and renewables.
- Brad Thompson
Rio Tinto in solar farm deal with Forrest foes
Rio Tinto is looking to a traditional owner group at war with Andrew Forrest to supply renewable energy to its iron ore operations.
- Brad Thompson
NSW pumps $128m into community benefits for first green energy zone
Funds will flow early to projects in communities impacted by new transmission and renewable energy projects, in a bid to improve local support.
- Angela Macdonald-Smith
‘No choice’: Origin deal faces mounting opposition
With Origin shares trading well above the offer price from the Brookfield consortium, it is in no one’s interest to support the deal, VanEck says.
- Angela Macdonald-Smith
States demand federal fix to EV tax chaos
The Albanese government is under pressure from the states and territories to resolve a wide-reaching tax problem, following a High Court ruling.
- Ronald Mizen and Tom McIlroy
Kick global miner Glencore out of Mount Isa: Katter
Controversial independent MP Bob Katter has called on the Queensland government to cancel Glencore’s mining leases in Mount Isa and find other owners.
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- Mark Ludlow
- Analysis
- Legal industry
Why the EV decision is a bad sign for High Court
There were five different judgments from the seven justices, suggesting retiring Chief Justice Susan Kiefel’s push for them to work more closely may be in vain.
- Michael Pelly
Origin valuation stirs investors’ quest for higher offer
An independent expert’s valuation has given investors more leverage to argue for a higher price, despite the deal being deemed “fair and reasonable”.
- Updated
- Angela Macdonald-Smith
Rio opens door to working with POSCO on green iron plant in Pilbara
POSCO is studying the feasibility of using green hydrogen to power a hot briquette iron plant near Port Hedland.
- Brad Thompson
- Opinion
- Energy
Why Origin takeover is not a done deal
Arguments over the proposed takeover of Origin Energy demonstrate the confusion about energy transition. What is clear is that the business is performing well.
- Jennifer Hewett
