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A new CEF report has found that without immediate action to decarbonise the Pilbara – and harness hydrogen – Australia risks losing its place in the future green iron industry. A new report from Climate Energy Finance (CEF) warns that failing to decarbonise and electrify Western Australia’s Pilbara region could jeopardise Australia’s future in the green iron industry. The report, titled Superpowering-Up, highlights the critical role of hydrogen in transforming Australia’s iron ore exports into high-value green iron, positioning the country as a leader in the global renewable energy market. Read more

On The Climatelist podcast, the world of green steel, global carbon pricing, and the opportunities for Australian businesses with Tim Buckley. Discover how China’s dominance in green technologies is reshaping global trade and creating a potential $250 billion export market for Australia. Tim unpacks the complex world of Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanisms (CBAMs) and explores how Australian businesses can lead the charge in embodying decarbonisation for a profitable and sustainable future. Read more

The coal industry tells us that the outlook for Australian metallurgical coal – most of which comes from Queensland – is bright. Coal miners even link demand for met coal with the transition to renewable energy, insisting that that met coal is essential to make steel and, therefore, to make wind turbines. Simon Nicholas, joined by fellow financial analyst Tim Buckley, will be in conversation with InQueensland writer John McCarthy about the future demand for metallurgical coal at a FREE EVENT in Brisbane on 1st July. Simon will also speak at similar events in Rockhampton on July 3rd and Mackay on July 4th. Read more

Tim Buckley, the executive director Climate energy Finance has similarly pinpointed green iron as “the number one opportunity” for Australia in the zero emissions global economy and a $100 billion a year export value uplift opportunity. Read more