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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

Steel trap: Australia must make green metal or risk ore

Australia's richest export market could be at risk unless it takes urgent action to manufacture green steel on home soil, according to a study.

AAP · Jul 29

Australia urged to spearhead regional carbon tariffs

Billed as the tariff the world actually needs, the case has been made for a regional carbon border adjustment to help cut emissions from heavy industries.

AAP · Jun 4, 2025