Over 150 leaders came together in Newcastle in March 2025 for the second International Conference on Sustainable Cokemaking and Ironmaking (ICSCI 2025).
Hosted by the BHP Centre for Sustainable Steelmaking Research (SSR) at the University of Newcastle, the conference was focussed on identifying future research opportunities, and understanding the challenges and opportunities the steel industry is facing as it transitions towards net-zero carbon.
The event hosted both academic and industry experts from over 18 countries, and topics explored included sustainable cokemaking and biomass utilsation; low-emission ironmaking and steelmaking; decarbonisation pathways; process integration and optimisation; and fundamental studies, kinetics of reduction, and gasification.
A huge thank you to our ICSCI 2025 sponsors – The University of Newcastle, the Australian Coal Association Research Program (ACARP), BHP, and HATCH, – who’s support enabled the delivery of such a comprehensive program of learning and networking opportunities.
ICSCI 2025 Attendees at Newcastle City Hall, Australia
For the first time in 2025, there were best paper awards presented at the Conference. Congratulations to:
From L to R: Taichi Murakami, Sheng Chew and Edward Bissaker
Thank you to the teams at BlueScope Steel Wollongong and the Newcastle Institute of Energy and Resources (NIER) at the University of Newcastle for hosting two great tours on the Wednesday following the Conference conclusion.
The tour of BlueScope Steel included a visit to their blast furnace and coke oven facilities, while the tour at NIER spanned their Iron and Coke making, MCI, Green Hydrogen Research, Beneficiation, and Printed Solar Technologies.
Pictured left: Tour attendees at the BlueScope Steel site, Wollongong, Australia.
Pictured below: Tour attendees at NIER, Newcastle.
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Below are a selection of photos from across the event. Simply click on the image to enlarge and/or move through the gallery. Thanks to Justin Warboys Photography for all of the images.
Co-Chairs:
A/Prof. Tom Honeyands | SSR, University of Newcastle, Australia
Dr Arash Tahmasebi | SSR, University of Newcastle, Australia
ICSCI 2025 Co-Chair Dr Arash Tahmasebi, Committee Member and Conference Organiser Dr Rou Wang, and ICSCI 2025 Co-Chair A/Prof Tom Honeyands
The first ever International Conference on Sustainable Cokemaking and Ironmaking was held in Newcastle in February 2023.
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The BHP Centre for Sustainable Steelmaking Research (SSR) and The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.
