BHP’s $US400 million climate investment program has set the tone for mining companies to step out of the shadows and face the music.
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Automation ushers in transformative change in mining leadership
In a sector where automation requires different ways of working, collaborating and engaging, leaders must also change to retain and attract talent. BHP vice president Rag Udd explains how the mining giant achieves this.
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Primero secures South Flank contract for world’s largest balance machines
Primero Group has bagged a contract from Thyssenkrupp for works on the balance machines that will be installed at BHP’s South Flank iron ore project in the Pilbara, Western Australia.
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BMA introduces virtual reality training at Broadmeadow
BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) is using virtual reality (VR) to teach operators about the hazards and risks before stepping foot underground to the Broadmeadow mine in Queensland.
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BHP builds South Flank accommodation capacity
BHP has upgraded and expanded its Mulla Mulla accommodation village in the Pilbara, which is now able to house five times the number of occupants.
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BHP maintains ‘emerging Asia’ is key to economic success
BHP has revealed its future economic and commodity outlook, viewing an ‘emerging Asia’ as the key destination for its vast portfolio of materials.
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BHP reinforces interest in oil and gas market
BHP has flagged its ongoing interest in the petroleum market, commenting that the outlook remains positive due to rising demand from the developing world and natural decline in supply.
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Resource and energy exports tipped to hit new records
Australia’s chief economist reported in June that the nation’s resource and energy exports are set to hit a new record of $285 billion in 2019–20, before falling back in 2020–21.
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CSIRO initiative helps mining build social licence
CSIRO has launched Voconiq to help companies tackle the issue of achieving a social licence to operate, one of the top business risks facing industry today.
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BHP delivers record returns despite productivity challenges
BHP's operational improvements in the 2019 financial year have been offset by poor weather, resource headwinds and unplanned outages.
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GMG aligns mining on interoperability
The Global Mining Guidelines Group (GMG) has published an interoperability alignment report with a consensus from 17 mining companies regarding the industry’s vision and direction for interoperability
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BHP growth to rely on technology and transformation
BHP has revealed details surrounding its ambitious growth plans, sharing its technology and transformation agenda being undertaken in response to changing work conditions.
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Deloitte challenges mining stereotypes
Deloitte has highlighted the challenges of changing the image of mining along with practical actions to reset the Australian public’s perception of the industry in a new report.
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Rio Tinto secures permitting breakthrough at copper project
Rio Tinto has achieved a permitting milestone at the Resolution copper project in the United States with the release of an independently prepared draft environmental impact statement.
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BHP advances Ruby project with approval
BHP has approved $US283 million in funding to develop the Ruby oil and gas project in Trinidad and Tobago.
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BHP invests in Nickel West to meet demand surge
BHP is accelerating the development of its Nickel West division ahead of expected growth in demand driven by the electric vehicle sector.
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Mincor reinvigorates Kambalda nickel mining through BHP offtake
Mincor Resources has finalised its offtake agreement with BHP Billiton Nickel West, marking a major step towards restarting nickel sulphide mining in the Kambalda district of Western Australia.
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Alliance flies high with BHP contract extension
BHP Western Australian Iron Ore has extended its air charter services agreement with Alliance Aviation Services by two years.
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BHP plots massive automation roll out across Australia
BHP will potentially introduce up to 500 autonomous trucks at its open cut operations, a tenfold increase on the company’s existing fleet at the Jimblebar mine in the Pilbara, Western Australia.
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BHP to invest $US400m to tackle ‘existential’ climate risks
BHP will launch a $US400 million ($571.1 million) climate investment program aimed at reducing emissions from its operations and those generated from the use of its resources.
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