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Renewables

The men who fought off Fortescue have a new 4 GW Pilbara wind and solar project in the wings
A new 4 GW wind and solar project is intended to power green iron prospects in the Pilbara, and – of course – data centres.
Rachel Williamson

Oct 26, 2026

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Policy & Planning

Fortescue green iron rival wins Arena cash to scale up Perth demonstration plant
Element Zero, the upstart Pilbara green iron contender and survivor of a legal challenge from Fortescue, has won an Arena grant to scale-up of its Perth demonstration plant.
Sophie Vorrath

Sep 2, 2026

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Renewables

“Let’s actually get projects up and running:” Report warns Australia’s green iron edge is at risk
Australia’s renewable energy and rich iron ore deposits make it a potential leader in green iron and steel but other nations may be closing the gap.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

May 1, 2026

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Hydrogen

Fortescue’s low temperature green iron process ready for real world testing
An electrochemical process to make green iron with renewable energy is ready for a 100kg pilot, after an ARENA-funded study proved it works in the lab.
Rachel Williamson

Feb 2, 2026

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Can green iron replace Australia’s coal and gas exports?
Australia probably has about 10 years left to develop a viable export industry to replace fossil fuels. Could green iron be the best bet?
David Leitch

Jun 10, 2025

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Policy & Planning

Australia urged to spend big while green iron is hot
Australia could replace carbon-intensive exports with green iron and quadruple earnings, a report says, but it needs to act soon and decisively to seize the opportunity.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

May 26, 2025

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Hydrogen

Huge green iron project back on track with new land deal for giant electrolyser
A major green iron project has secured land to host its giant electrolyser, and is hoping to get the project up and running before the end of the decade.
Rachel Williamson

Apr 1, 2025

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Renewables

Plans unveiled for massive $3.5 billion wind and solar powered green iron project for Queensland
Investment giant backs plans to convert Gladstone ore into green iron using hydrogen created from state’s massive wind and solar resources and tapping in to federal “Made in Australia” plan.
Sophie Vorrath

May 20, 2024

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Commentary

Australia has huge global green iron potential, but if we blink we’ll miss it
As Brazil, the Middle East and Africa position themselves to lead the green iron race, Australia is at a fork in the road.
Scott Hamilton & Joanna Kay

May 3, 2024

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