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Don’t just think iron ore. Australia is truly resource rich – from hydrogen through to lithium and nickel for energy storage, and Rare Earth minerals for computers, smartphones and the aerospace industry.

There is no doubt about it – Australia’s energy future will be one of increasing renewable capabilities.

Largely left to operate on its own, the resources sector has been a stalwart of the Australian economy.

The Government states they are technology agnostic and that they will not hinge their hopes on one kind of energy generation for the future. Having said this, hydrogen has presented itself as a major opportunity for Australia – both as a domestic energy source as well as an exportable commodity.

Last week was “energy week” – with a number of policy announcements from the Federal Government, and yesterday’s launch of the Low Emissions Statement yesterday signalling the prioritisation of hydrogen storage, low carbon manufacturing and carbon capture on our transition away from coal and towards a more renewable future.

All organisations are grappling with the myriad of employee agreements and obligations that result in a wide variety of payments to their people.

There is a particular opportunity in Australia for the energy sector. The global trend towards renewable and alternative energy, aligned with a local appetite for a better energy mix, is providing a ripe environment for project development and investment.

The AIM Market of the London Stock Exchange provides mid-size businesses with an alternative way to raise capital.

The discount rate of a project (a proxy of cost of capital) is important for all investors. It is a key driver in determining the fair value or market price for projects.

Grant Thornton offers a combination of global mining knowledge and local expertise. With affiliated member firms in over 130 countries, Grant Thornton has the global footprint to deliver services wherever our clients need us. Our success in helping our clients grow can be seen in the long-term relationships we have.

Over the past 10 years the mining services industry has enjoyed enviable market conditions, with major capital investment fuelling new resource projects, project expansions and a customer focus heavily weighted to getting the job done, rather than on pricing.