Stuart D.C. Walsh

The role of remoteness and competition on Australian mining costs

Remoteness from major urban centers strongly correlates with increased costs in Australian construction projects and is a key consideration when estimating the cost of regional energy developments. This is a concern for mine planning as mining activities often occur in remote reg...

Techno-Economic Assessment of Membrane Distillation for Green Hydrogen Production in Australia

As global momentum builds toward decarbonisation, green hydrogen has emerged as a key pillar in Australia’s transition to a net-zero emissions future. However, the freshwater demands of large-scale electrolysis poses a significant social hurdle, particularly in a nation facing ac...