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Keep up to date with what is happening in the world surrounding the minerals and energy sector.
Posted on 12 May 2021
In the second of a series of opinion pieces from Science meets Parliament sponsors, Professor Paul Mulvaney, Director of the ARC Centre of Excellence in Exciton Science, discusses how to extend Australia’s renewable energy generation capability, create jobs and deliver better results for businesses and energy consumers. ‘Our land abounds with nature’s gifts, of beauty … Continued
Posted on 22 Apr 2021
The import of renewable energy is both technically and economically feasible, according to a new study from the hydrogen import coalition. The coalition, comprising DEME, Engie, Exmar, Fluxys, Port of Antwerp, Port of Zeebrugge and WaterstofNet, has now completed a large-scale industrial study mapping out the financial, technical and regulatory aspects of the entire hydrogen … Continued
Posted on 30 Mar 2021
A new type of rock created during large and exceptionally hot volcanic eruptions has been discovered beneath the Pacific Ocean. An international team of researchers including the University of Leeds unearthed the previously unknown form of basalt after drilling through the Pacific ocean floor. The discovery suggests that ocean floor eruptions sourced in the Earth’s … Continued
Posted on 02 Feb 2021
The Mornington Core library on Tasmania’s eastern shore has geology samples that are more than a century old. It has given the ability for mine operators to gather insights on the geology of particular regions without extreme costs. Mineral Resources Australia is looking to upgrade its current facilities to make it easier for stakeholders to … Continued
Posted on 18 Dec 2020
According to scientists at the University of Queensland there’s a new way to date ticks which involves using a state-of-the-art instrument. A silicate mineral known as ‘garnet’ lead to the understanding of accumulation of precious metals such as gold, copper, lead zinc, silver, and uranium. Read the full article here.
Posted on 03 Nov 2020
BHP rolls out a new sustainability initiative which will turn old tyres into oil, carbon black, syngas and steel. BHP has been working to reduce the amount of carbon emissions that their company creates and this is just one of the many steps that they’re taking to push for a sustainable future for Australia. Not … Continued
Posted on 13 Oct 2020
Recently due to the world-wide pandemic, gold prices hit a record high of $2,000 per ounce (28 Grams). Gold is in demand as an investment item, symbol of wealth, and its more practical application within a range of electrical equipment. But like most commodities that are mined, gold will eventually run out. A new article … Continued
Posted on 07 Sep 2020
CSIRO is currently tackling one of the biggest impending environmental problems that will soon face the world. Single use batteries make up a large portion of Australia’s waste, with only 97% of batteries being properly recycled. Not only that but batteries are extremely different to recycle and make use of the entire battery rather than … Continued
