Construction is underway on Fortescue’s 440-megawatt solar farm at Solomon Airport, which will become the largest solar development in Western Australia once complete.
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A green opportunity for low-carbon metals production
As the world moves towards net zero, Australia has a key foothold in assisting in the global energy transition.
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Aggreko’s gas and renewables to power Arrow Energy’s northern development
Construction has commenced on a hybrid power station near Miles that will support Arrow Energy’s Surat Gas Project North, highlighting how natural gas and renewables can be integrated to deliver safe, reliable and lower-emissions energy.
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Western Australia’s vanadium vision draws strong investor interest
The Western Australian Government is a step closer to delivering what would be Australia’s largest vanadium battery energy storage system in Kalgoorlie, with strong industry interest flagged in the first stage of its expression of interest process.
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Alcoa secures clearing exemption as strategic review begins
Alcoa of Australia will undertake a strategic assessment of its current and potential future mining areas through to 2045, following recent amendments to the Federal Government’s Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act.
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Fortescue advances Real Zero with electric rail milestone
Fortescue has commenced commissioning of two new battery electric locomotives on its Pilbara rail network, marking a key step in the company’s push to eliminate Scope 1 and 2 emissions from its Australian iron ore operations by 2030.
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Miners dig deeper as brownfield investment accelerates worldwide
University of Queensland researchers have revealed capital expenditure at mine sites is expanding at an unprecedented rate, driven by rising demand for metals used in renewable energy projects, transport infrastructure, digital devices and data centres.
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A jolt to heavy haul for BHP’s Pilbara operations
Australia’s first purpose-built battery-electric locomotives have arrived in the Pilbara, marking a major step toward decarbonising heavy-haul mining rail.
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XCMG prototypes offer glimpse into Fortescue’s real zero future
XCMG Group and Fortescue are one step closer to rolling out the next generation of mining machinery with the launch of two zero-emission prototypes.
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Resources Minister dismisses calls to alter diesel fuel tax credits
Federal Resources Minister Madeleine King has ruled out any changes to the Diesel Fuel Tax Credit scheme.
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Mining bodies defend diesel fuel tax credit scheme
Mining industry bodies have pushed back against a mooted proposal to cut the Diesel Fuel Tax Credit scheme, saying any changes would undermine the competitiveness of Australia’s resources sector.
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A renewable transformation at St Ives
Gold Fields is undertaking one of Australian mining’s most ambitious renewable energy projects at St Ives, fundamentally changing how the operation will be powered into the future.
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Engineering rehabilitation excellence at BHP’s Mt Arthur
Robson Civil Projects has been celebrated for its record-breaking rehabilitation and land management work at BHP’s Mt Arthur Coal Mine in New South Wales.
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Fortescue’s Pilbara wind project underway to reach net zero
Construction is underway at Fortescue’s Nullagine wind project in the Pilbara – marking a “major milestone” in the company’s plan to reach its net zero targets.
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Projected copper shortfall opens up investment opportunities
A global copper supply shortfall is set to widen dramatically over the next decade as accelerating electrification, artificial intelligence and rising defence spending collide with declining mine supply, according to a new study by S&P Global.
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Is Australia on course for a mining boom in 2026?
Australia’s mining industry could be on the cusp of another upswing, with 2026 shaping up as a potentially pivotal year for the sector.
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New funding round open for clean energy projects
The Western Australian Government has opened a new round of funding under its Clean Energy Future Fund (CEFF), with $9 million available to support innovative clean energy projects that help diversify and decarbonise the state’s economy.
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McLanahan is reshaping how mines think about efficiency and sustainability
McLanahan shows that a small solution is sometimes all it takes to change the way an industry works.
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Meet Solarh2e: Powering Australia’s zero-emission freight future
As the mining industry moves towards net-zero targets, Solarh2e is focused on accelerating electrification and decarbonisation for minerals haulage from pit to port.
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Key WA body backs taking stock to inform net-zero efforts
A report designed to inform “coordinated, strategic investment” in net-zero technologies in mining and heavy industries has been backed by the Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia.
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