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Austria is a landlocked country in Central Europe. Its capital and largest city is Vienna. The country has a population of about nine-million and operates a highly developed social market economy. Austria is a federal parliamentary republic comprising nine states. Key economic sectors include advanced manufacturing, machinery, automotive components, steel production, chemicals and tourism. The country is a significant player in renewable energy technology and environmental engineering. Austria is a member of the European Union, having joined in 1995, and uses the euro as its currency. It is also a member of the United Nations and maintains a policy of permanent neutrality in military affairs. Austria has a strong tradition of industrial innovation and is home to several multinational corporations in the energy, steel and technology sectors. The country's economy is closely integrated with Germany and other Central European nations. Austria has historically been a hub for international diplomacy and trade between Western and Eastern Europe.

Austria Updates


Lhyfe green hydrogen project under construction in Germany
Lhyfe, Austrian construction group partner on green hydrogen projects in Germany
28th May 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Pioneering green hydrogen producer Lhyfe and Austrian technology group for construction services STRABAG have signed a strategic co-development agreement for hydrogen projects in Germany. The... 


The Gratkorn paper mille in Austria
Sappi, UPM sign binding agreements to merge European graphic paper businesses
28th May 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Paper and pulp manufacturer Sappi has, through its wholly owned Sappi Papier Holding (SPH) subsidiary, entered into binding transaction agreements with Finnish materials solutions company... 


Lhyfe taxi refuelling.
As costs drop, hydrogen energy sovereignty is being grasped
22nd May 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Following South Africa’s Northam Platinum reporting earlier this year that thousands of hydrogen-powered trucks are doing the rounds in China, France’s Lhyfe added on Monday, May 4 that by the end... 


Lhyfe taxi refuelling.
As costs drop, hydrogen energy sovereignty is being grasped
5th May 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Following South Africa’s Northam Platinum reporting earlier this year that thousands of hydrogen-powered trucks are doing the rounds in China, France’s Lhyfe added on Monday, May 4 that by the end... 


African Rainbow Minerals CEO Phillip Tobias.
Hydrogen mobility, platinum group metals highlighted in North West
4th May 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Hydrogen mobility and platinum group metals (PGMs) have been highlighted at North-West University (NWU) by the handing over of the mobile hydrogen refuelling and hydrogen generation system to... 


South Africa’s Industrial Development Corporation Just Energy Transition Investment Plan green hydrogen:  programme director Rebecca Maserumule.
South Africa’s green hydrogen pursuit spelt out at UNIDO conference
24th April 2026 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa spelled out a detailed green hydrogen pursuit roadmap at the United Nations Industry Development Organisation (UNIDO) conference attended by 70 countries in Vienna on Wednesday, April... 


Anton Paar Southern Africa
Anton Paar Southern Africa
24th April 2026

High-end laboratory instruments provider Anton Paar Southern Africa is the regional subsidiary of Anton Paar GmbH, a global technology leader in high-precision laboratory and process instrumentation.  


Gas drill rig in Austria
Australian gas explorer announces drill campaign on three initial Austrian targets
20th April 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed ADX Energy has started drilling at its 50%-owned Hochfeld-1 shallow gas exploration well in Austria, marking the start of what could be a transformational chapter for the company.... 


South Africa’s Industrial Development Corporation Just Energy Transition Investment Plan green hydrogen:  programme director Rebecca Maserumule.
South Africa's green hydrogen pursuit spelt out at UNIDO conference
8th April 2026 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa spelled out a detailed green hydrogen pursuit roadmap at the United Nations Industry Development Organisation (UNIDO) conference attended by 70 countries in Vienna on Wednesday, April... 


Large outside exhibition areas
Electra Mining Africa’s unmatched face-to-face engagement enables business growth
30th March 2026

Industrial sectors form the backbone of the South African economy. Mining, power, electrical, automation, transport and local manufacturing each play a distinct yet interconnected role in driving... 


Electra Mining Africa’s unmatched face-to-face engagement enables business growth
Electra Mining Africa’s unmatched face-to-face engagement enables business growth
27th March 2026

Industrial sectors form the backbone of the South African economy. Mining, power, electrical, automation, transport and local manufacturing each play a distinct yet interconnected role in driving... 


Ivan Meyer (on the left) at the Made In the Cape event
Made In The Cape notches up 13 signed trade deals for Western Cape companies
13th March 2026 By: Irma Venter

Tourism, trade and investment promotion agency for Cape Town and the Western Cape, Wesgro, earlier this month hosted its yearly international buyers programme, Made In The Cape. The event convenes... 


TOMRA Mining turns mine waste into clean, profitable infrastructure
TOMRA Mining turns mine waste into clean, profitable infrastructure
11th February 2026

Amid mounting pressure on global supply chains, TOMRA’s advanced sensor-based sorting technology is helping mining companies recover valuable resources once considered waste – extending mine life,... 


Location map of the Wolfsberg project
Wolfsberg lithium project, Austria – update
6th February 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

The Austrian government has renewed Critical Metals' Wolfsberg lithium mining licence for a another two years. 


Austria extends Wolfsberg lithium licence for two years
Austria extends Wolfsberg lithium licence for two years
2nd February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Austrian government has renewed Critical Metals' Wolfsberg lithium mining licence for a further two years, despite recent media reports suggesting otherwise. US-listed Critical Metals said the... 


European Lithium raises A$124m from further CRML share sale
21st January 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed European Lithium has further strengthened its balance sheet after selling an additional five-million shares in US-listed Critical Metals (CRML), generating net proceeds of about... 


Photo of Martin Creamer
On-The-Air (16/01/2026)
16th January 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talks about hydrogen breakthroughs, precious metals demand and Africa’s value chain moment 


PALFINGER and LTTS Launch Strategic Partnership in India to Expand Global Engineering Capacity
10th December 2025

PALFINGER sets up a new Global Development Center together with its partner L&T Technology Services (LTTS) in India. As the country is both a growth and a future market for PALFINGER, the... 


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