The Latest Breaking News from Dino Otranto

Hot out the oven: green iron trial produces first metal

One of Australia's first green iron projects has reached a milestone, producing molten metal from an electric furnace for the first time.

AAP · Aug 19

Andrew Forrest's Fortescue flags major asset writedown

Fortescue will write off $746 million from the value of its Iron Bridge magnetite mine in the Pilbara after reviewing scenarios for the troubled operation.

AAP · Jul 31

'Can't hire our way out': mine giant to train sparkies

An Australian mining giant has partnered with TAFE to train more electricians as the nation faces a major renewable energy skills shortage.

AAP · Jun 30

Iron ore giant's profit falls, green energy vow stays

One of Australia's biggest mining companies says it will continue to pursue green iron and renewable energy projects as iron ore revenues dip.

AAP · Aug 26, 2025

Green hydrogen hype fades but future hopes are bright

Two major Australian green hydrogen projects have been abandoned within weeks but experts say it will give investors time to rethink the future of the fuel.

AAP · Aug 2, 2025

Fortescue profit slumps on weak iron ore prices

China's struggling property sector continues to weigh on big miners, with Fortescue profits down more than 50 per cent.

AAP · Feb 20, 2025

Mining firm digs Australia's first electric excavator

An Australian mine has deployed the nation's first electric-powered excavator, created as part of a plan to decarbonise mining operations.

AAP · Dec 14, 2023