WA Labor veteran slams “baseless" claims that gas is good for the climate

Woodside and other exporters have a "shocking record" of not providing evidence that gas helps reduce carbon emissions, according to Chris Tallentire.

Peter Milne Nov 14, 2025

Critical Minerals

Alcoa to own just 5pc of WA plant to bust China’s dominance of gallium supply

The US miner under fire for its environmental performance in WA sees the gallium plant solidifying the importance of its Wagerup alumina refinery.

Peter Milne Oct 24, 2025

Analysis

Trump critical minerals deal could lock in jarrah forest mining for decades

An Alcoa plant to produce gallium in WA's South West will need green tape shredded to start on schedule and long term forest mining to be viable.

Peter Milne Oct 21, 2025

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