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New CEF report calls for slashing of diesel fossil fuel subsidy to decarbonise mining, boost productivity; Fortescue backs reform

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A new report by independent public interest think tank Climate Energy Finance (CEF) finds that Australia’s largest taxpayer-funded fossil fuel subsidy  – the diesel Fuel Tax Credit (FTC) Scheme – is entrenching dependence on imported high-emissions diesel to power mining operations, undermining climate targets, damaging productivity and draining tens of billions from the federal budget.  … Continued

Rewiring Australia welcomes roundtable discussions to lower power bills and shore up in energy in Queensland

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Rewiring Australia welcomes roundtable discussions to lower power bills and shore up in energy in Queensland    Rewiring Australia has welcomed today’s energy roundtable in Brisbane, which brought together the state government, industry and organisations to discuss how Queensland lowers bills and strengthens reliability.    Rewiring Australia’s CEO Francis Vierboom attended the roundtable on Tuesday … Continued

Queensland’s Olympic Construction Workforce Gap Opens Doors for Aspiring Trainers and Assessors

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Gold Coast, Australia – Queensland’s looming shortfall of construction workers presents a rare career opportunity for industry experts to step into training roles, according to Plenty Training, a leading ‘train the trainer’ Registered Training Organisation (RTO). While this may look like a major concern for the industry, and could mean significant delays to key projects, … Continued

DIC CORPORATION: New Sustainable Production Facility for Coatings for Direct Food Contact Materials Is Established in Indonesia

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— An industry-first facility boasting HACCP-compliant food safety management that will help foster markets for sustainable packaging in Asia and Oceania — TOKYO–BUSINESS WIRE– DIC Corporation (TOKYO:4631) announced today that it has established a new production facility for coatings suitable for direct food contact materials on the site of a plant belonging to PT. DIC … Continued

Resolution Minerals Commences Drilling at U.S.-Based Horse Heaven Critical Metals Project

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Adelaide, Australia – Resolution Minerals Ltd (ASX:RML) has officially commenced drilling at its Horse Heaven Gold-Antimony-Tungsten Project in Idaho, U.S.A., strategically located adjacent to Perpetua Resources’ (NASDAQ: PPTA) Stibnite Gold Mine – a project with a market capitalisation of approximately A$3 billion. The Phase 1 drilling program, now underway, targets high-grade gold, antimony, and tungsten … Continued

Challenger Gold Secures Explosives Permit for Hualilan Toll Milling

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Challenger Gold Secures Explosives Permit for Hualilan Toll Milling Challenger Gold Limited (ASX: CEL) has received the final explosives permit required to begin drill and blast operations at its flagship Hualilan Gold Project in San Juan, Argentina. The approval, issued by Argentina’s Ministry of National Security, allows Toll Milling to commence. The Toll Milling Agreement … Continued

Rockwell Appoints Applied Robotics as First South Pacific Partner for OTTO Motors AMRs

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Rockwell Automation is extending a long-term partnership with Applied Robotics by appointing it as the first South Pacific partner for OTTO Motors.   OTTO Motors, which came with Rockwell’s acquisition of Clearpath Robotics in 2023, specialises in Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) for manufacturing and production logistics.   Applied Robotics, a Gold OEM partner in Rockwell’s … Continued

Swisslog introduces IntraMove AMR series for dynamic and flexible horizontal pallet transport

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Swisslog, a leading provider of best-in class warehouse automation and software, has expanded its portfolio with the introduction of its IntraMove series of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) that provide a versatile, horizontal transportation for payloads up to 3,000 kg. The new AMRs, which leverage AI to enhance performance, are designed to offer flexibility in volatile … Continued

All Aboard! New children’s book by Jackie French brings Central Station’s history to life and celebrates one-year milestone

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As Sydney celebrates the one-year anniversary of the Sydney Metro line opening between Chatswood to Sydenham on 19 August, a new children’s picture book is hitting shelves to take young readers on a ride through time. All Aboard! Discovering Sydney’s Central Station, written by beloved Australian author Jackie French and illustrated by award-winning artist Martina … Continued

New research outlines alternatives to harmful electricity disconnections

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New research from RMIT University shows that electricity disconnections for non-payment of bills can be stopped without significantly destabilising the market. Over 23,000 households across Australia experienced electricity disconnections for non-payment of bills in the 2023-24 financial year, causing significant harm to the mental, social and physical well-being of affected communities, with some households prioritising … Continued