Australia Boosts Steel Manufacturing for Defence, Renewables

Australia Boosts Steel Manufacturing for Defence, Renewables
Molten iron poured into a cast at a steel factory. DedMityay/Adobe Stock
Daniel Khmelev
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The Australian government is pouring millions of dollars into domestic steel production, which will be used across industries, ranging from armoured vehicles and patrol boats to wind turbines and large-scale solar installations.

The $55.4 million (US$39.7 million) investment is part of the federal government’s $1.3 billion (US$930 million) Modern Manufacturing Initiative designed to support Australia’s manufacturing industries.

Daniel Khmelev
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Daniel Khmelev is an Australian reporter based in Perth covering energy, tech, and politics.
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