2023 is turning out to be an annus horribilis for major building projects. See our special report on the growing list of Tasmanian builds cancelled or significantly over budget. FULL LIST
Finding lithium in a Tasmanian mine could prove “critical” for the state’s renewable energy future. Find out why from the state’s mining expert.
Objections to a $40m shopping precinct development in the state’s North-West have put a six-month hamper on completion of the project, with its developers heading back to the Planning Commission. Details
A proposal to redevelop the decommissioned Bell Bay Power Station into a $1.2bn green methanol and hydrogen plant has been lauded by the state government. DETAILS >
The new boss of Marinus Link has launched a spirited defence of the massive project, saying it will deliver cheaper power to everyday Australians, drastically reduce carbon emissions and create ample employment and investment in local communities. DETAILS >
A suite of new investment opportunities and project facilitation would open up to Hobart’s century-old zinc smelter if the lead of other countries was taken, Nyrstar’s incoming GM says.
A new $400m electrolyser at the metal producer’s Lutana smelter will create up to 200 jobs at construction peak, while the company itself is looking to hire an additional 45 workers right now.
The first ever proponent of a zincworks in Hobart, metallurgist and inventor James Hyndes Gillies, cemented, in 1908, a mutually beneficial relationship between hydro power and manufacturing.
Tasmania’s mineral exports could triple in value by 2050 as demand to make green technology continues to surge, the head of the state’s peak mining industry body says.
After 13 years lying dormant in Tasmania’s mining heartland, the Avebury Nickel Mine is up and running once more – and its owner has big plans to transform it.
The Triabunna Wood Chip Mill was once the largest of its kind anywhere in the world – yet today it has been transformed into an environmentally conscious business events destination and a thriving hub of sustainability. How they did it >>
Before Covid hit, the Tasmanian tourism industry had climbed to Olympian heights and was the envy of its mainland peers – now, as local operators pick up the pieces, their “next evolution” will be the achievement of “genuine sustainability”. How they’ll do it >>
Meet little Evie Smith, one of the stars of the new Powered by Tasmania campaign, focusing on the power of renewable energy. WATCH >>
Tasmania’s aspiration of generating 200 per cent of its electricity needs from renewable energy will “create a massive wave of economic opportunity that will rival the post-war hydro boom”, the head of the state’s business lobby says. DETAILS >
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