“A reputation gets traded every day”: The true cost of Rio Tinto’s decision to blow up historic Indigenous site Branding Michel Hogan 12 June 2020 When the mining giant put profit ahead of posterity and destroyed an ancient Indigenous site, its own reputation was reduced to rubble.
Bill Gates and Richard Branson have their sights on the mining sector — and investment opportunities for startups abound Analysis Holly Bridgwater 25 May 2020 Global tech giants have their sights on the Australian mining sector for myriad reasons. But one thing's for sure: startups could snag investment.
Cheaper and greener: How batteries made with sulfur could transform energy storage Energy & Resources The Conversation 8 January 2020 Lithium-sulfur batteries could represent a radical new way for storing energy to support renewable electricity generation, electric vehicles and other needs.
In a post-carbon world, Australia could supply the world’s industry Energy & Resources Ross Garnaut 6 November 2019 With abundant low-cost electricity, Australia could grow into a major global producer of minerals needed in the post-carbon world.
Jobs, mining and clean energy: Anthony Albanese covers all bases in his first “vision statement” as Labor leader Energy & Resources Michelle Grattan 29 October 2019 Anthony Albanese wants to marry a strong commitment to a low-carbon economy that can fuel a “manufacturing boom” with firm support for coal.
‘Intervention needed’: Morrison unveils $102 million plan aimed at slashing business power bills Energy & Resources Matthew Elmas 28 October 2019 The government has announced it will support upgrades to Australia's electricity grid in a bid to put downward pressure on small business power bills.
Battery boom: The Aussie-made SME taking on Tesla as renewable storage evolves Energy & Resources Matthew Elmas 25 October 2019 RedEarth Energy is looking to take on Tesla in the household battery market as government support and surging demand drive growth.
“Strategically absurd”: Australia’s gas market needs to start putting national consumers first Energy & Resources The Conversation 22 October 2019 Australia is a resource-rich country, and exports more gas than any other nation. So why then, is the government proposing to import it?
Explained: What the government is (and isn’t) doing to slash energy bills Energy & Resources Matthew Elmas 4 September 2019 Wondering what's happening with your small business energy bills? Here's the rundown on what the government is doing.
Government drops $11 million on energy bill advice for small business Energy & Resources Matthew Elmas 26 August 2019 The government has contracted third-party vendors to oversee efforts to reduce power prices for small businesses across the country.