Newcastle steel maker Molycop partners with UNSW to create green steel from rubber waste

Matthew Kelly
October 12 2021 - 6:30pm
Breakthrough: Molycop is introducing Polymer Injection Technology at its Waratah blast furnace.
Breakthrough: Molycop is introducing Polymer Injection Technology at its Waratah blast furnace.

Waratah-based steel maker Molycop has moved a step closer to replacing coking coal with discarded rubber from old tyres and conveyor belts in its quest to commercialise green steel production.

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Matthew Kelly

Matthew Kelly

Journalist

Matthew Kelly has worked as a journalist for more than 25 years. He has been working as a general reporter at the Newcastle Herald since 2018. In recent years he has reported on subjects including environment, energy, water security, manufacturing and higher education. He has previously covered issues including the health and environmental impacts of uncovered coal wagons in the Hunter Valley, the pollution of legacy of former industrial sites and freedom of information issues.

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