PLUG Stock Alert: Plug Power Just Scored a Major Green Hydrogen Win in Australia Plug Power's major green hydrogen win in Australia gives investors a fresh reason to watch the stock. Barchart · Jul 8
Australian green hydrogen project gets the green light A renewable hydrogen plant proposed for the NSW Hunter Valley will go ahead after a multimillion-dollar boost. AAP · Jul 1
Strong gold and copper prices support explosive demand Blasting solutions company Orica has banked record returns thanks to strong commodity prices and largely dodging supply impacts from the Middles East conflict. AAP · May 6
Australian shares drop as Iran war enters third week Australian shares have fallen at the start of a busy week of global central bank rate decisions, with the Reserve Bank expected to be the only one to hike. AAP · Mar 16
Business chief urges action on racism, anti-Semitism The outgoing chair of one of the world's biggest commercial explosives makers has pointed to the Bondi massacre as an example of the need to "contain" racism. AAP · Dec 16, 2025
Australian shares continue to pull back as banks weigh The Australian share market is headed for a third straight week of losses, as banks and Australia's biggest biotech company face continued selling pressure. AAP · Sep 11, 2025
Green hydrogen powers back up with major funding The federal energy minister is not giving up on Australia's green hydrogen dream despite setbacks, with a new project in line for government incentives. AAP · Jul 4, 2025
Powergel is believed to be the explosive found in a Sydney caravan. What is it? Police say the explosives found at Dural were allegedly intended for an antisemitic attack. What was the explosive – and how is it typically used? The Guardian - AU · Jan 30, 2025
Chemical fire in Melbourne’s west forces evacuations and closes roads More than 80 firefighters attended an early morning blaze at the Orica factory, a short distance from the scene of last week’s fire at a chemical factory The Guardian - AU · Jul 20, 2024
'Myrtle' plant to turn industrial emissions into solids Australia's flagship carbon capture utilisation plant will trap emissions and turn them into solid materials for export to Japan, Europe and the United States. AAP · Apr 10, 2024
How to blast rocks and negativity into prosperity Chemicals giant Orica expects to be a winner in the latest boom because miners need tech to find new ore and explosives to blast critical minerals out of rock. AAP · Jun 30, 2023
Explosives equipment missing from massive Snowy Hydro work site Worksafe NSW launches investigation as site staff told missing detonator and accelerant require other components to activate The Guardian - AU · Jun 1, 2023
Industrial heavyweights call for urgent action on cutting Australia’s emissions In joint statement companies say they are ‘ready to seize opportunity’ of decarbonisation and call on others to join them The Guardian - AU · Apr 3, 2023
Heavy industry hitters move towards low-carbon tech NSW is partnering with heavy industry giants such as cement manufacturer Boral to slash 10 million tonnes of carbon emissions. AAP · Feb 2, 2023