As green hydrogen technology continues to emerge and more renewable energy infrastructure is established, Western Australia’s access to natural gas and renewable energy resources are key in supporting emissions reductions in iron ore production. This interactive workshop will examine hydrogen’s role in decarbonising iron ore, starting with a case study on green hydrogen for a major industrial application, followed by an engaging discussion with hydrogen and mining experts.

Workshop Chair:  Angela East, Managing Editor, Mining.com.au 

1:35-1:50 Case Study: Pioneering Hydrogen and CCUS for Industrial Decarbonisation 

• Yuri Renewable Hydrogen to Ammonia Project: Developing green hydrogen/ammonia at scale
• Developing the hydrogen value chain: Importance of Traditional Owner engagement, shared infrastructure, and government support
• Carbon capture utilisation and storage (CCUS): Key to Yara Pilbara’s decarbonisation strategy 

Natalie Drew, Legal & Commercial Manager, Yara Pilbara Fertilisers

1:50-2:40 Workshop: Hydrogen’s Role in Greening Iron Ore and Steel
Hydrogen is set to play a crucial role in supporting the production of green iron. As demand for low-emission raw materials grows, this interactive workshop will examine the policy landscape, investment opportunities, and technological innovations needed to scale hydrogen solutions for greening iron ore and steel production.

• How will the $1 billion Green Iron Investment Fund support hydrogen-based iron and steel projects, and what role will WA play in this transition?
• What other policy and funding initiatives at the federal and state levels are driving the development of green iron and hydrogen-based steel production?
• What role do mining companies see for green hydrogen as part of decarbonisation pathways?
• What are the key technical and economic challenges in scaling hydrogen solutions for mining, and how can lessons from current projects be applied across the sector?
• What lessons can be drawn from projects like Whyalla Steelworks and WA’s NeoSmelt initiative to accelerate green iron adoption?

Chair: Angela East, Managing Editor, Mining.com.au 
Chris Dolman, Business Development Manager – Clean Hydrogen, BOC South Pacific 
Don Johnston, Co-founder and Executive Director, Green Iron and Steel Australia 
Don Smith, Managing Director, Tempest Minerals 
Katie Cook, Director, Energy Transition Strategies Division, Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation, Government of Western Australia 
Tijana LaBianca, Group Manager Green Metal, Fortescue