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Australian government backs EV battery manufacturing

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 29 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
... operation of a commercial-scale demonstration facility. ARENA chief executive Darren Miller said the project supports the development of next-generation battery technologies and strengthens Australia's role in the global battery supply chain. "This project ...

Pendal backs Australia's sovereign green bond

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 29 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
... are crucial for the transition to a low-carbon economy, which include the modernising of the electricity grid and development of new transmission infrastructure through concessional financing. This bond also funds projects from community batteries and ...

Investment groups form alliance against modern slavery

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 29 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
... United Nations' guiding principles on business and human rights and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development's guidelines for multinational enterprises on responsible business conduct. They are also requesting to prioritise the mandate ...

QIC critical minerals fund grows to $250m

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 29 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
... international markets," Risson said. "With global demand only increasing, the opportunity now is to accelerate the development of high-quality projects and ensure they can access the capital required to progress through key milestones." Risson said the ...

Australians take climate fight to UN

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 25 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
Ten Australians have lodged a complaint with the United Nations Human Rights Committee, alleging the federal government is breaching its human rights obligations by continuing to approve and support new fossil fuel projects. The claimants, who include ...

ARENA commits $95m to next-generation solar research

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 22 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
... University of Melbourne, the University of Queensland and the University of Sydney. The funding aims to accelerate the development of next-generation solar technologies, including high-efficiency solar cells, advanced modules and tandem solar cells ...

The hidden risks behind critical mineral extractions for investors

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
... emissions from energy-intensive extraction and refining, and biodiversity loss caused by land use changes for mine development. "Additionally, mining activities pose long-term risks to communities and ecosystems. At the same time, labour-related concerns ...

Super sector to accelerate critical mineral investments

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
... Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan among others. "Too often, these discussions focus on policy ambitions and supply-side development without taking into account the nuts and bolts that capital needs to build an investment case - in this case, to support the ...

Funding into environmental R&D up, but not in line with inflation

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 15 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
Government expenditure on research and development (R&D) rose modestly in 2024 to 2025, with environmental sciences emerging as the largest area of investment as funding increasingly aligns with Australia's net zero ambitions. New data from the Australian ...

Private markets offer new opportunities for responsible investors

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 11 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
Responsible investment principles are becoming increasingly important in private markets as investors seek to balance financial returns with environmental and social outcomes, according to new research highlighting the growing role of ESG considerations ...