Matt Pollard, Author at Renew Economy

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In the case of critical minerals, China did not take our lunch – we left it on the table
Australia needs to apply a new lens of green energy and industry statecraft, including developing economic partnerships with key trading partners.
Matt Pollard

Mar 20, 2026

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If green iron is the future for Whyalla Steelworks, locking in gas is a dead end
Expensive gas is not viable for Whyalla Steelworks, in the interim or the long-term. If we’re going to do massive subsidies, let’s at least back the best solution for a decarbonising world.
Matt Pollard

Feb 18, 2026

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High cost, fossil gas plan for Whyalla steel ignores a once in a century, nation-building opportunity
The assumption that a gas phase for Whyalla is key to eventual decarbonisation is not only flawed, it is economically unviable.
Matt Pollard

Nov 17, 2025

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