Documents Regarding Future Made In Australia And The National Reconstruction Fund.

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BHP announced a partnership with Hatch to design an electric smelting furnace pilot plant using renewable energy and Pilbara iron ore to replace coking coal in steel production, potentially reducing CO2 emissions by over 80% compared to conventional blast furnace methods. The March 2023 announcement included plans to assess multiple Australian locations, including Western Australia, with construction expected to commence around 2025 if approved. The disclosure comprises internal government correspondence and a news release regarding this green steel technology initiative, with minimal environmental assessment detail provided in these documents.