One state could help Australia lead green metals race

One state could help Australia lead green metals race

Australia could help to reduce carbon emissions around the world using green metals but one state is likely to play a bigger role than others.

WA mandates local green steel for state projects - Mining Magazine Australia

Image: Vladimir Mulder/shutterstock.comThe State Government will mandate a preference for WA-made green steel on major state projects, bolstering local manufacturing. The initiative is a key component of the “Made in WA” plan, which aims to diversify the economy. “Locally made green steel is a key part of my vision to become a renewable energy powerhouse and make more things here,” WA Premier Roger Cook said. “This announcement is a signal of in…