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Robert Monterosso

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Why the Pentagon is suddenly interested in a tiny town in NSW

With a half-billion-dollar loan, the US hopes to cut its reliance on Chinese supplies of scandium, a crucial mineral for aerospace. But China still...

10.08.2026 10

The Conversation

Robert Monterosso

Australia could become a local energy superpower

Energy security is a top priority globally, as governments grapple with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, an accelerating clean energy transition...

19.06.2026 20

The New Daily

Robert Monterosso

How Australia can deliver the secure gas, renewable fuels and battery minerals Asia and the Pacific need

Energy security has been front of mind for Asia-Pacific leaders this year. Australia could play a key role in assuring supply of both gas and clean...

18.06.2026 10

The Conversation

Robert Monterosso