Australia needs to 'step up' critical minerals supply Australian firms need to sharpen their focus on critical minerals to power the world's green energy transition, an international relations conference has heard. AAP · Nov 6, 2024
Australian investment eyed for Peruvian mining pipeline Some 50 Peruvian mining projects with a combined potential of tens of billions of dollars are being spruiked to Australian investors amid Chinese dominance. AAP · Oct 29, 2024
In Slick, Royce Kurmelovs exposes just how long, and hard, the fossil fuel industry has worked to advance its interests If Australia was a small developing country, then the ability of the oil and gas industry to exploit our political system, and in turn our natural resources, would make perfect sense. Most people have read stories of multinational companies bending the domestic policies of developing countries to suit the interests… The Conversation · Sep 23, 2024
Albanese government issues ‘preliminary refusal’ of Pep11 gas project previously vetoed by Scott Morrison Asset Energy has 30 days to respond to industry minister Ed Husic’s request for further information about the proposed gas project off Sydney’s coast The Guardian - AU · Sep 18, 2024
Traditional owners join legal spat over Jabiluka mine Traditional owners will continue their fight against the Jabiluka uranium mine by contesting a legal bid by a Rio Tinto subsidiary to extend the mining lease. AAP · Sep 16, 2024
Government 'secrecy' blasted over Jabiluka uranium mine A uranium mining firm has accused the federal and Northern Territory governments of hiding their reasons not to extend a 42-year lease to the Jabiluka mine. AAP · Aug 27, 2024
Huge gas fields – under a coral reef. Will a rejection on environmental grounds stop Woodside’s Browse project? For decades, Australia’s largest independent oil and gas company, Woodside, has eyed off a prize: the largest known unconventional gas fields in the nation. The Conversation · Aug 8, 2024
Companies behind Pep11 ask court to force Albanese government decision on NSW gas project The development, planned to be offshore from Sydney to Newcastle, was vetoed by Scott Morrison when resources minister The Guardian - AU · Aug 7, 2024
Permits for new gas exploration risk 'climate disaster' Australia needs more gas to fast-track the phase out of coal, explorers say, but critics warn new offshore gas exploration permits are a "climate disaster". AAP · Jul 23, 2024
'Wake-up call': watchdog reignites gas supply warning Australia's domestic gas market may run into shortfalls as soon as 2027, a year earlier than the competition regulator's last estimate. AAP · Jul 4, 2024
A Trump win could cost Australian exports, report warns Critical minerals from Australia needed to fuel electric vehicles and renewable energy technology could fall in popularity depending on the US election outcome. AAP · Jul 1, 2024
East coast gas not affected by Japan exports: minister Japan's decision to on-sell surplus gas bought from Australia is not causing east coast shortages and any fears are wrong, according to the resources minister. AAP · Jun 25, 2024
More gas secured for Australia's east coast market A new deal to shore up gas supply along Australia's east coast market is being touted as a pathway to cheaper power prices during the transition to renewables. AAP · Jun 12, 2024
Australia, EU mineral pact 'augurs well' for free trade Australia and Europe boosting co-operation in the critical mineral sector under a new agreement "augurs well" for a future trade agreement, a minister says. AAP · May 28, 2024
The Conversation · May 23, 2024 Politics with Michelle Grattan: Madeleine King on investment incentives and the pivotal role of gas The energy debate has ramped up, with government and opposition trading blows over their respective plans to secure Australia’s energy future.
AAP · May 20, 2024 Progress on 'vital' carbon capture underwhelms minister Australia's resources minister say she's disappointed in progress with carbon capture, telling an energy conference there's no reason to abandon its potential.
The Guardian - AU · May 9, 2024 Albanese government ‘twisted’ Indigenous group’s views in ‘future gas’ document, chair says Exclusive: Samuel Sandy, chair of Nurrdalinji Aboriginal Corporation, says the treatment of its submission was ‘wrong and upsetting’
The Guardian - AU · May 9, 2024 Anthony Albanese faces internal revolt from inner-city Labor MPs over gas strategy Resources minister Madeleine King released party’s future gas strategy, which says new sources will be needed ‘to 2050 and beyond’
The Guardian - AU · May 9, 2024 Labor’s strategy is to reduce emissions from gas – but not if that means doing anything to cut its use The plan announced on Thursday offers the gas industry – and Western Australia in particular – everything it could want
The Guardian - AU · May 9, 2024 Labor’s gas strategy: what is it and why do critics call it ‘Back to the Future’? New gasfields are key to the Albanese government strategy. Climate groups say this will be ‘devastating’ to emissions reduction targets
AAP · May 9, 2024 'Unsafe future': Australia commits to decades more gas Critics say a plan to lock in gas as a long-term source of energy and export revenue will damage the environment and blow up Australia's climate targets.
The Guardian - AU · May 8, 2024 Greens senator applies for court case against One Nation leader to be re-opened – As it happened All the day’s news as it unfolded
The Guardian - AU · Apr 3, 2024 A big week for climate policy in Australia: what happened and what to make of it While Toyota falls in line on vehicle emission standards, questions are raised about ‘solar sunshot’ and carbon offsets
The Guardian - AU · Mar 25, 2024 Labor and Coalition cut short debate on offshore gas bill labelled ‘window dressing’ First Nations activists call legislation ‘a betrayal’ while Greens leader tells parliament Labor are ‘climate con artists’
AAP · Mar 25, 2024 Emissions may surge as voices crushed, activists warn Offshore gas approvals could be expedited while Indigenous communities have their wishes ignored under the government's proposed laws, environmentalists warn.