Metals demand in the clean energy transition may call for substitution between materials, while lithium supplies may need to increase seven-fold by 2030, according to McKinsey & Company.
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Aurizon continues charge for green rail with UQ
Aurizon has partnered with the University of Queensland (UQ) to strengthen its credentials in zero-emission rail freight technology, investigating ‘new-generation’ batteries and green hydrogen fuel-cell technology.
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Bolstering businesses as they cut carbon
Management consultancy firm Siecap Project Management and Advisory, headquartered in Brisbane, has stepped up to help businesses navigate this potentially complex transition, launching a suite of services aimed at easing the journey to compliance while identifying value-adding benefits.
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Implications of climate change on mine water quality
A recent review sheds light on best-practice water quality assessments for mine design, operations and closure.
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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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Northern Star renews underground strategy for greener operations
Northern Star Resources has released its climate change strategy as a merged company on the eve of it officially joining forces with Super Pit co-owner Saracen Mineral Holdings.
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World’s leading power supplier helps miners with emission targets
Aggreko, the world’s leader in mobile, modular power, has committed to net zero emissions by 2050 and is partnering with the world’s biggest miners to use greener energy like solar, wind and natural gas.
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Forrest unveils Fortescue’s green steel plans
Fortescue Metals Group chairman Andrew Forrest has revealed his ambitions to build Australia’s first green steel pilot plant this year.
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Anglo American cleans its footprint as it steps into 2021 and beyond
For the best part of a century, the mining industry’s processes remained largely unchanged. Anglo American chief executive officer Mark Cutifani speaks about how the company is updating its processes for the next 100 years and beyond.
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Rio Tinto extends Chinese partnership to achieve zero emissions
Rio Tinto has extended its partnership with China’s Tsinghua University, committing 30 million yuan ($4.5 million) over five years to support projects at the Tsinghua-Rio Tinto Joint Research Centre for Resources, Energy and Sustainable Development.
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Miner resilience to be tested as La Niña looms
FM Global group manager, account engineering Michael Beaumont explains what the threat of the La Niña weather system means for the mining industry.
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Mining could suffer $350bn loss from climate change inaction
Mining is anticipated to be the second hardest hit industry by climate change in Australia should there be an inaction in mitigating it, according to Deloitte.
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BHP partners with Chinese to combat climate change
BHP has launched a five-year partnership with steel producer China Baowu to focus on reducing the greenhouse gas emissions in the global steel industry.
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New consortium to improve future processing efficiencies
Mining companies such as Newmont, Glencore and Eriez Flotation are set to form a consortium to improve the energy efficiency of mineral processing operations.
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Is EMN’s manganese play set to have a major role in Europe’s EV future?
The most notable trend related to the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) over the last 12 months is the acceleration in electric car sales in Europe.
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Fortescue addresses growing climate change challenge
Fortescue Metals Group has continued to work towards its 2040 net zero emissions target according to the company's 2020 climate change report.
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BHP pushes industry associations to increase climate action
BHP has reformed its approach towards climate action and encouraged industry bodies to follow suit.
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Australian miners flag price volatility as major concern
The Australian mining sector is at a 'transition point' with concerns over commodity price volatility expected to be amplified, according to KPMG's Australian mining risk forecast 2020/21.
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MCA acts on net zero emissions target
The Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) has released a climate action plan (CAP) towards achieving net zero emissions globally and in Australia.
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‘No clear pathway to net zero emissions’: Rio Tinto CEO
Rio Tinto intends to invest $1 billion over the next five years to meet its new climate change targets, but chief executive JS Jacques has stated, "There is no clear pathway right now for the world to get net zero emissions by 2050.”
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