AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoClean Steel Push: Greensteel Australia says it will build Australia’s first new steel mill in three decades at the old BHP Newcastle site, running on electricity with no direct greenhouse gas emissions, targeting early-2028 output of 600,000 tonnes a year. Wildlife Bird Flu Alert: Authorities warn a suspected H5 bird flu case in South Australia could raise Australia’s tally as migratory seabirds are hit; six infections are confirmed so far, with more testing underway. Reef Under Pressure: UNESCO has kept the Great Barrier Reef off the “in danger” list, but Australia faces ongoing concerns as super El Niño looms. Data Centres & Water: A NSW inquiry hears data centres could strain Sydney’s drinking water if growth isn’t managed, with figures disputed between utilities and industry. Local Green Space: Liverpool City Council opens the first of 13 new parks in Austral, backed by federal Thriving Suburbs funding. Rare Earths Supply Chain: Lynas and JS Link sign a deal to build a permanent magnet factory in Malaysia, aiming to support EV, wind and electronics manufacturing. Energy for AI: Firmus pledges renewable power and its own transmission and backup capacity to reduce grid pressure from data centre demand.
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