AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAluminium bailout: Anthony Albanese and NSW Premier Chris Minns are set to announce a major rescue for Rio Tinto’s Tomago aluminium smelter, with reports putting the package at up to $2.5bn over 10 years and linked to securing cheaper long-term power (including Snowy Hydro-backed supply). Rare-earth supply security: The US has moved to break China’s scandium grip, backing Australia’s Sunrise Mine with a $566m conditional loan for the Syerston Scandium Project—positioned as a strategic defence and advanced manufacturing input. Cyber and data-centre risk: Okta warns Australian firms are losing track of AI “agents” running 24/7 inside networks, raising access and breach concerns, while also flagging authentication weaknesses. Solar recycling breakthrough: University of Newcastle researchers report near-100% silver recovery from end-of-life solar panels using a continuous pilot-scale flotation process. Policy fight over energy efficiency: Shadow housing minister Andrew Bragg calls to scrap energy efficiency rules for new homes, arguing for a “basic” construction code approach. Regional climate push: Forum foreign ministers back stronger climate action ahead of COP31, with Australia and Pacific hosts driving Pre-COP31 momentum and climate finance priorities. Energy market backdrop: Oil prices are rising again on Strait of Hormuz shipping disruption fears, feeding into broader inflation and rate expectations.
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