Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has urged mining stakeholders to continue supporting the sector as it focusses on becoming a more sustainable industry.
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Australian mining’s blueprint for renewable energy
Australian Mining explores the benefits, obstacles and outlook of renewable energy in mining, with Gold Fields leading the way at the Granny Smith and Agnew gold mines.
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How industry is navigating renewable hurdles
Industry leaders in mining and energy reveal how sustainable solutions like energy storage and modular solar power will enable a clean energy transition.
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Rio Tinto triples solar for Weipa mine and township
Rio Tinto has contracted EDL to build, own and operate a 4MW solar plant and 4MW battery storage at its Weipa bauxite operation in far north Queensland.
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Lake Wells microgrid creates greenest SOP project
Australian Potash has selected PWR Hybrid to build, own and operate a 35MW hybrid renewable microgrid at the Lake Wells sulphate of potash project in WA.
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Queensland companies confident in clean energy
Queensland resources companies are ready and willing to transition to renewable energy as long as regulation and technology allow for it, according to a new report.
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Queensland invests big on resources needed for renewables
The Queensland Government has pumped $2 billion into a Renewable Energy and Hydrogen Jobs Fund, in an effort to develop its economy while advancing environmental initiatives.
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Stantec to acquire Engenium, power up project consultancy
Stantec will be handed the reins to deliver a range of resources projects after the multinational company signed an agreement to acquire Engenium.
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Gruyere JV amps up power with renewable energy
Gold Road Resources and Gold Fields are installing a renewable energy hybrid microgrid to boost the throughput of their Gruyere gold project joint venture (JV) in Western Australia.
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Fortescue to power Pilbara project with Rolls-Royce engines
Fortescue Metals Group is set to receive 15 Rolls-Royce gas gensets that will power the Iron Bridge magnetite project in Western Australia.
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CopperString 2.0 powers Queensland’s future mining jobs
The Queensland Government is fast tracking the CopperString 2.0 high voltage transmission line to provide cheaper power and turbo-charge investment across the North West Minerals Province.
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Renewables are a no brainer for the Australian mining sector
When experience in the renewables energy sector collides with extensive knowledge of the mining industry, considerable benefits await those that can exploit the advantage.
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IGO CEO tips copper, nickel boom
IGO chief executive and managing director Peter Bradford expects the growing electric vehicle and renewable energy markets to have a strong influence on future nickel and copper prices.
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Fortescue registers record iron ore shipments
Fortescue Metals Group is set to invest $US450 million ($666 million) into the next stage of its Pilbara energy connect program.
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Metso climate target given green light
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has approved Metso’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emission targets.
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Australia builds focus on becoming critical minerals powerhouse
The Australian Government is prioritising the development of the nation's position as a global supplier of rare earths and high performance metals.
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BHP boosts green credentials with renewable energy contracts
BHP will significantly reduce energy prices at its Escondida and Spence copper mines after signing new renewable energy contracts at the Chilean mines.
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Fortescue sets sights on the sun to power Pilbara operations
Fortescue Metals Group plans to use solar power for up to 100 per cent of its daytime energy requirements at the Chichester Hub iron ore operations in the Pilbara.
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OZ Minerals launches renewable energy industry collaboration
OZ Minerals is embarking on an energy-focused project with six other notable industry organisations called the Energy and Mining Collaboration (EMC).
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Coal to virtually disappear from 2050 electric power system
Coal is forecast to almost completely disappear from Australia’s electricity system by 2050 if governments do not attempt to keep plants online with subsidies, according to the latest economic analysis from BloombergNEF (BNEF) New Energy Outlook 2019.
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