Australia announces new A$1bn green iron fund as 250MW green hydrogen project for steelworks shelved

Nearly A$600m earmarked for long-standing Whyalla facility has now been reallocated to fund announced today by South Australia and federal government

Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese and South Australian premier Peter Malinauskas visit the Whyalla site — Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese and South Australian premier Peter Malinauskas visit the Whyalla sitePhoto: South Australian government

Rachel Parkes

Deputy Editor

Published 20 February 2025, 12:19Updated 20 February 2025, 12:27

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