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flag Australia must boost green iron production to sustain exports, with first output expected by late 2025.

flag Australia must invest heavily in green iron and steel production to maintain its status as a top exporter, warns Nicole Yazbek-Martin of the Australian Sustainable Finance Institute following talks with Chinese officials. flag Green iron, made using renewable energy, could cut steel emissions by up to 90% and meet growing demand in Asia, especially from China, the world’s largest steel producer. flag Despite earning $116 billion from iron ore in 2024, Australia faces declining returns as global markets shift toward low-emission alternatives. flag The federal government has committed $1 billion to a Green Iron Investment Fund, with $500 million for early-stage projects, applications closing in January. flag Fortescue plans to launch Australia’s first green iron production at its Christmas Creek site in Western Australia by late 2025. flag Experts stress urgent action is needed to reform emissions policies, fast-track renewable energy projects, and strengthen international cooperation to capture long-term export growth, with one report projecting iron ore exports could reach $386 billion by 2060.

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