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EV boom fuels lithium surge, but risks are significant

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 25 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
... manufacturing, thereby wielding substantial influence over the global supply chain. "Lithium is a critical mineral for the clean energy transition, but its production is highly concentrated in a few countries - Chile, Australia, Argentina, and China ...

Government creates $1bn green iron fund

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 20 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
... its commitments to reduce climate pollution," Greenpeace Australia Pacific WA campaign lead Geoff Bice said. "The clean energy transition is well underway and there's no going back - by investing in green jobs and industry now, and ramping up the rollout ...

Green moves: HSBC, ACSI, Minderoo, The Superpower Institute, QLD Office of Social Impact, Terrain NRM

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 13 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
... "This is an exciting opportunity, at an important time. Western Australia can play a central role in the nation's clean energy future and superpower industries. My goal in leaving Parliament was to find a role where I could dedicate myself to pursuing ...

Investors and business leaders call for end to 'weak' net zero pledge

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
... fossil fuel phase-out timelines. End fossil fuel subsidies and halt new coal ang gas approvals shifting support to clean energy. Accelerate industrial decarbonisation via strong clean energy incentives, electrification, and grid investment. "Every dollar ...

Carbon market responds to integrity concerns

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 11 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
... framework. The industry is regulated under the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Act 2011 administered by the Clean Energy Regulator (CER). ACCUs are issued by the CER, and improvement of methodology is still ongoing following the recommendations ...

Renewable energy company secures $160m from Macquarie

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 10 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
... allow us to reach 1 GW of projects in operation in 2026." According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), global clean energy investment reached $3 trillion (US$1.9tn) in 2023, up 10% year-on-year, outpacing the amount allocated to fossil fuels of ...

Investors slam dumping of nature positive laws

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 6 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
... carbon credit producers, corporates and financiers - including Citi Group, ANZ, CommBank, Attunga Capital and the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC). CMI chief executive John Connor told FS Sustainability the group is disappointed that the reforms ...

Energy market not fit for investors

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 3 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
... Electricity Market (NEM) is not fit to attract the $122 billion required for the net zero transition, according to the Clean Energy Investor Group (CEIG). Market settings are outdated and built for the coal and gas era, says CEIG chief executive Richie ...

NAB backs green bank for Aussie farmers

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 3 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
... finance partnership with NAB to help Aussie farmers upgrade their vehicles and equipment to drive down emissions. Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) will support discounted interest rates for eligible borrowers to lower the emissions of their operations ...

Green bank returns $5.4bn

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 JAN 2025  |  NEWS
... one transaction per week, bringing total transaction value to $71.5 billion. In its latest bi-annual update, the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) said it has received $5.4 billion in repayments and returns since it was set up. In the six months ...