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Posted on 13 Aug 2018
One of the biggest obstacles the hydrogen fuel industry is faced with — its transportation and storage — may have been solved by scientists at the CSIRO. With some of the world’s biggest car companies, including Toyota, Hyundai and BMW, betting on hydrogen as a future fuel source, the national science agency has developed membrane … Continued
Posted on 08 Aug 2018
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Posted on 05 Aug 2018
Queensland’s resources sector is powering jobs growth across the State with mines re-opening, exploration surging and exports rising said the Queensland Resources Council (QRC). QRC Chief Executive Ian Macfarlane said the State’s most valuable export is delivering more than 3,500 jobs across Queensland in 2018 after a sustained uplift in the global economy. “Resources account … Continued
Posted on 01 Feb 2018
Ever wondered what happened to your old floppy disk drives? Some of them might be making music as part of the Robot Orchestra in the UK. Many of the musicians in this robot orchestra are made from old, recycled or obsolete bits of tech, like floppy disk drives. Others are classics with a twist, including … Continued
Posted on 09 Oct 2017
Rio Tinto has successfully completed the first fully autonomous rail journey at its iron ore operations in the Pilbara region of Western Australia as the company progresses toward full commissioning of the AutoHaul® project in late 2018. The nearly 100 kilometre pilot run was completed without a driver on board, making it the first fully … Continued
Posted on 05 Oct 2017
With the rise of electric cars and energy storage, graphite – a mineral made of carbon – is poised to be hot on the commodity market to meet demand for lithium-ion batteries. A mineral of extremes, graphite is the strongest and stiffest naturally occurring material, while contrastingly soft and lightweight. It’s also heat resistant with … Continued
Posted on 05 Oct 2017
Whether you’re a footy fan or a clean energy enthusiast, September is set to be an exciting month at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Australia’s favourite patch of turf has some massive energy demands, whether they be lights, electronic score boards, or air conditioning. No matter the season, the ‘G requires a significant amount of … Continued
Posted on 13 Apr 2016
Rio Tinto has partnered with First Solar, Inc. and the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to deliver Australia’s first commercial diesel displacement solar plant. The Weipa Solar Plant, which began operating in late September 2015, will generate electricity for Rio Tinto’s Weipa bauxite mine, processing facilities, and township on the Western Cape York Peninsula in … Continued
