environment

BHP shareholders have voted against a plan that would see the mining giant cut its memberships of industry organisations that do not support the goals of the Paris Agreement.

Protest and activism led to the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) in Melbourne hitting global headlines this year.

South Australia is welcoming a training ground for minerals industry experts, backed by $12.5 million in funding from BHP, OZ Minerals, Boart Longyear and other stakeholders.

Federal Resources Minister Matt Canavan addressed the second day of the IMARC conference, saying a demanded action on climate change needed to be supported by Australia’s resources development.

BHP Foundation chief executive James Ensor has addressed mining’s task to become more sustainable amid the protests outside the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) in Melbourne this week.

Climate-related risks and opportunities could impact the future prospects of the gold industry, according to the World Gold Council’s latest analysis.

A former mine site will turn into a sight for sore eyes under Alcoa of Australia’s plan and partnership with the social enterprise Eden Project International.

Apple plans to use 100 per cent recycled rare earth elements in a key component of its latest iPhones.

Most of the time, environmentally friendly cleaning solutions are more cost-effective because fewer – and cheaper – resources are needed to achieve equal or better results.

Australian Pacific Coal is considering appealing against the New South Wales’ Independent Planning Commission (IPC) for refusing the company an extension of its Dartbrook mine beyond 2022.

Empire Energy has become the first junior company to have environmental management plans (EMP) in the Beetaloo and McArthur Basins accepted for assessment by the Northern Territory Government since the lift of the fracking moratorium.

TNG has experienced hindrances in completing its final permitting process for its Mount Peake project in the Northern Territory.

Stay on top of the most read articles on the Australian Mining website over the past week, including the effort to improve mine safety in Queensland after another serious accident.

From safer underground ladders to electric vehicles, Steve Durkin and Safescape have accepted mining’s innovation challenge.

OceanaGold has responded to recent reports that it has halted operations at its Didipio copper-gold mine in the Philippines as false.

The Western Australia EPA has recommended that Hastings Technology Metals gain environmental approval for its Yangibana rare earths project.

The original equipment manufacturer (OEM) is set to make batteries not only part of its underground machinery, but also the service it provides mining companies.

Talison Lithium has received approval from the Western Australian Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) to expand the Greenbushes lithium mine.

Wesfarmers has set its sights on Lynas Corporation with a $1.5 billion takeover bid.

South32 has highlighted tailings safety in its latest 2019 half-year report, emphasising the company’s dam management standard.