ASX-listed ReNu Energy has received firm commitments from professional and sophisticated investors for a capital raising of $4.5 million. Proceeds will be applied to progress ReNu’s green hydrogen projects and opportunities, including the project at Brighton in Southern Tasmania and those recently announced at Launceston Airport and in the Riau Archipelago in Indonesia. The company …

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Mitre Mining is set to acquire 100 per cent of Bellpark Minerals, the owner of the East Pilbara and Mount Alexander lithium projects. The East Pilbara project in the Pilbara region of Western Australia lies in an area which is a world class lithium province. It has known pegmatite outcropping and high priority untested lithium …

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ASX-listed gold explorer Codrus Minerals has entered into a farm-in and joint venture agreement with Talgomine Minerals to earn up to a 90 per cent interest in the Karloning Rare Earth Element (REE) project. Located 30km north of the regional town of Mukinbudin 260km north-east of Perth, the site provides Codrus with an opportunity to …

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Macmahon Holdings  has been contracted by Talison Lithium for the load and haul mining works at its Greenbushes lithium project in the southwest of Western Australia. The project is a joint venture between Tianqi Lithium and IGO, and 49 per cent owned by Albemarle Corporation. Talison has been producing lithium concentrates at Greenbushes since 1983. …

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Caterpillar has successfully demonstrated its first battery electric 793 large mining truck, and announced a significant investment to transform its Arizona-based proving ground into a sustainable testing and validation hub of the future. Caterpillar completed development of its first battery electric 793 prototype with support from key mining customers participating in Caterpillar’s Early Learner program. …

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Australia’s alumina refining industry has a credible pathway to achieving net zero emissions by 2050, outlined in an industry roadmap report published by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA). The report, titled ‘A Roadmap for Decarbonising Australian Alumina Refining’, was commissioned by ARENA and prepared by Deloitte in consultation with Australia’s three major alumina producers: …

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New report to drive action on transport’s journey to net-zero.  Three infrastructure peak bodies have issued a new report today to call for industry transformation to accelerate the transport sector’s journey to net-zero and support Australia’s sustainable future.  The Journey to Net Zero – Inspiring Climate Action in the Australian Transport Sector was delivered as …

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Watch our latest recording of the Welcome to Infrastructure Sustainability Council, an event for new members. During the session you will meet Ainsley Simpson, Chief Executive Officer, Patrick Hastings, Chief Delivery Officer and Jane Nicholls, General Manager Industry Engagement, as well as the leaders of other ISC business units responsible for engaging and sharing with …

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Australia’s plastic pipeline infrastructure is vital to the way we live today, delivering essential services and utilities to our homes and communities. Plastic pipe systems distribute drinking water, gas, and electricity. They protect the network of wires and cables that provide electricity, internet, and telephone services. They are widely used in irrigation systems for food …

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A brand-new digital tool will drive a sector-wide shift in the decarbonisation of Aotearoa’s infrastructure.  The Westpac NZ Government Innovation fund has today announced an investment in the Infrastructure Sustainability Council to scale decarbonisation and sustainability outcomes in Aotearoa infrastructure. Specifically streamlined for infrastructure programmes and projects with a capital investment less than $100m, IS …

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