BHP will add four battery-electric locomotives to its Western Australian rail network, becoming the fourth major miner to improve rail decarbonisation efforts in Australia since mid-December.
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Anglo American sets sights on carbon neutral shipping
Anglo American is targeting carbon neutrality across its controlled ocean freight activities by 2040, with a 30 per cent reduction in emissions by 2030.
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Fortescue produces first-ever green iron ore
Fortescue Metals Group has successfully produced high purity green iron ore as part of its Fortescue Future Industries (FFII renewable energy and industry initiative.
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BHP signs third emissions reduction agreement with China
BHP has penned an agreement with Chinese customer HBIS Group to evaluate solutions that will reduce greenhouse gas from ironmaking and steelmaking.
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BHP accelerates emissions reduction for operations, value chain
BHP has pledged to to reduce emissions from its operations by 30 per cent by 2030, and predicated that it will 'continue to thrive' under net zero emissions in the future.
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Vulcan’s lithium extraction exceeds 90% at Germany geothermal brines
Boasting Europe’s largest lithium resource, Vulcan Energy Resources has a central position close to the growing lithium-ion battery (LIB) and electric vehicle (EV) markets in Germany, plus the lowest carbon dioxide (CO2) intensity and water usage of all lithium projects globally.
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FLSmidth to reduce emissions in cement, mining by 2030
Economic growth, urbanisation and growing populations are fuelling demand for new urban infrastructure, technology and modern conveniences.
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Cat R2900 loader launch turns heads
Hastings Deering is delivering the productivity, green and safety needs of its mining company partners with the release of the Cat R2900 underground loader.
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Gold to remain robust despite climate change concerns
Climate-related risks and opportunities could impact the future prospects of the gold industry, according to the World Gold Council’s latest analysis.
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Calculating the cost of electricity: It’s time to cut through the noise
Lower cost energy is a priority for energy purchasers and businesses worldwide. As demographic change and decarbonisation drive transformation across the globe, the need for cost-effective, clean and efficient energy is a higher priority than ever before.
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Rio Tinto builds focus on lithium, copper to supply battery materials
Rio Tinto is strengthening a commitment to become a key supplier of materials for battery and electric technologies at the Jadar lithium project in Serbia and at its copper ventures around the world.
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Anglo American, Rio Tinto invest in World Bank climate initiative
The World Bank has launched the Climate Smart Mining initiative to help resource-rich developing countries benefit from the increasing demand for minerals and metals.
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Global hunt on for new minerals
A new challenge has been launched to uncover the world’s remaining undiscovered carbon-bearing minerals.
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Voter support swings towards keeping carbon and resource taxes.
Voter backlash against the Liberal government policies has turned more voters around to support keeping the carbon and mining taxes.
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Palmer threatens double dissolution over Direct Action
The conundrum of Clive Palmer continues, unwilling to support carbon and mining tax repeals unless links to the passage of ‘Direct Action’ are removed.
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Making the best of methane: The latest look at methane abatement in coal mining
In a climate of political turmoil, when we don’t know which way the climate tax is going to go, one thing is for sure: Investing in cleaner mining techniques is a safe way to go, no matter the political outcome.
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Macfarlane to hold “super portfolio” covering industry
Incoming prime minister Tony Abbott named his cabinet yesterday, with Groom MP Ian Macfarlane to be responsible for an expansive industry portfolio, with responsibilities including resources and energy, and manufacturing.
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Carbon capture trial a success: CSIRO
CSIRO scientists trialling carbon emission capture technology at a Southern Queensland power station say the operation has been successful.
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Illawarra coal miner fined $8.4m after missing carbon deadline
Gujarat NRE has been ordered to pay $8.4 million for failing to report thousands of tonnes greenhouse gas emissions.
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Report says Coalition carbon tax policy doesn’t add up
According to modelling by research group RepuTex, scrapping the carbon tax without implementing other industry changes would put a stop to investment in Australia’s renewable energy sector.
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