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ARENA puts up $20M for low-carbon Neosmelt plant

The agency commits funds to the pursuit of green iron

The Neosmelt plant is anticipated to produce between 30,000 and 40,000 tonnes of molten iron each year.

The Neosmelt plant is anticipated to produce between 30,000 and 40,000 tonnes of molten iron each year. | Credits: BlueScope

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency has put up $19.8 million to help fund what would be the country's largest iron-making electric smelting plant in Kwinana, Western Australia. Neosmelt, a consortium...

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