One state could help Australia lead green metals race

Research suggests Australia could lead the world in green iron exports. Photo: Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS

Boosting renewable energy in South Australia could be the key to unlocking Australia's green metals industry, a study has found, with low-emission iron and aluminium offering multibillion-dollar export potential.

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But producing green steel may be a step too far for the nation and further government support and targeted policies will be needed to establish the industry.

The Clean Energy Investor Group released the findings from detailed modelling into Australia's green export industr