Pilbara is at the centre of Australia's green metal transition, including iron ore and aluminum

Australia is considering a shift to 'green' aluminum and iron production using renewable energy. This could increase iron ore export earnings from about USD 116 billion to around USD 386 billion a year by 2060.

Metal production uses large amounts of energy. Producing aluminum and steel without fossil fuels could reduce emissions and increase export value. Aluminum production currently accounts for about 2 per cent of global carbon emissions, while iron and steel add about 6-8 per cent. Australia is one of the world's largest