Renewable energy

Aurizon operates the 2670km-long network that connects coal mines in the Bowen Basin with ports at Bowen, Gladstone and Mackay.

Qld signs sustainable energy deal to prop up coal exports

Renewables to account for 25% of Aurizon’s electricity needs

11 November 2025

The Tomago Aluminium smelter supplies roughly 37% of Australia’s aluminium demand.

Labor's 'reckless' energy policy slammed as Tomago teeters

Soaring electricity costs could force the smelter to close in 2028

29 October 2025

Aluminium smelters account for between 3% and 4% of Australia's greenhouse gas emissions.

Australian aluminium gets $2B green boost

Government puts up the money to boost renewable energy transition

17 October 2025

Green Gravity is working with TEXMiN and the Indian Institute of Technology to evaluate using abandoned underground mines for renewable energy purposes.

Green Gravity heads to India

Signs MoU with the Indian School of Mines to consider sub-continent opportunities

13 October 2025

Neoen's Blyth Battery in South Australia.

Neoen boosts BHP's SA renewables capacity

Renewables expected to account for 70% of Copper SA's electricity needs in 2030

24 September 2025

Cobalt Blue’s Broken Hill Cobalt Project was originally awarded MPS in March 2022.

Feds' boost to major renewable energy projects

Major Project Status offers streamlined path to regulatory approval

04 July 2025

Vulcan Energy head of sustainability Samantha Langley.

Reimagining mine sites in the decarbonisation age

Truly green projects will look very different to legacy mines

02 July 2025

Despite the Pilbara's abundant iron ore deposits, it's unlikely to be a low-cost green iron production centre in the near-term.

How would Australia produce green iron?

The industry first needs massive investments in infrastructure and renewable energy

27 May 2025

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