BHP’s climate transition ‘more than window dressing’
Resources giant BHP has defended the carbon footprint of its mining operations even as demand for traditional commodities and future-facing products expands.
metal and mineral
Two regional cities may unlock Aussie renewable future
The Queensland cities of Townsville and Gladstone have been singled out as key to Australia's future in clean exports at a renewable energy event.
Fortescue ‘doubling down’ on green iron despite leaks
Mining giant Fortescue pledges to create a green metals industry grounded in Australian ore and renewable energy, after pulling back on championing hydrogen.
BlueScope backs Port Kembla steelworkers amid downturn
A major steelmaker warns of tough conditions as it braces for rising electricity, gas and labour costs amid a stubbornly soft home building market.
Australia risks missing $250b green iron opportunity
Urgent reforms are being called for to allow Australia to become a world leader in the production and export of iron produced with renewable energy.
Ore-some state tipped to win race for green steel jobs
Higher-grade iron ore, deep water ports and a 100-per cent renewable energy grid give South Australia the edge on other states chasing future green steel jobs.
Diggers count losses on battery minerals, gold shines
Mining bosses and investors gathering in an outback city are counting their losses as the decarbonisation and battery minerals bubble bursts.
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economy, business and finance
energy and resource
environmental cleanup
metal and mineral
mining
nuclear power
Rio Tinto ‘open’ to nuclear energy, profit flatlines
Rio Tinto says it wants to find better ways to provide the materials the world needs but warns decarbonisation has "a long way to go".
Australia could play critical role EVs, solar minerals
Rising demand for minerals needed to make electric cars, solar panels and wind turbines could deliver a unique opportunity for Australia, a report finds.
energy
energy (general)
energy and resource
energy resources
environmental issue
international (foreign) trade
metal
metal and mineral
mining
politics (general)
A Trump win could cost Australian exports, report warns
Critical minerals from Australia needed to fuel electric vehicles and renewable energy technology could fall in popularity depending on the US election outcome.
coal
economy, business and finance
electricity production and distribution
energy
energy and resource
environmental issue
metal and mineral
natural gas
nuclear power
politics
Energy storage sites earmarked to keep the lights on
More power storage rather than nuclear reactors or gas will be crucial for long-term energy security, the industry says, with six more sites up for development.
Researchers cheer quantum leap on silicon breakthrough
University researchers say they have made a breakthrough in quantum technology that could pave the way for reliable, powerful computers.
budgets and budgeting
economy, business and finance
energy and resource
environmental issue
metal and mineral
politics
Hundreds of millions to incentivise clean energy future
A $566 million commitment is part of Australia's long-term plan to incentivise clean energy investment and turn the nation into a renewables superpower.
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electricity production and distribution
energy and resource
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indigenous people
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mining
Rio Tinto faces ‘biggest test’ since Juukan Gorge
Rio Tinto is on the hook for water use and what has been described as the biggest test of its reputation since the destruction of ancient Juukan Gorge shelters.
BHP’s $60b copper power play rejected by British rival
BHP has had a $60 billion bet on "future-facing commodities" rejected by rival Anglo American, which said the iron ore giant's takeover bid was opportunistic.
Aussie mining ‘under assault’ from China: US ambassador
Ambassador Caroline Kennedy has taken aim at China's "unchecked exploitation" of Indonesia and other nations that risks destroying the supply of clean minerals.
BHP’s energy coal fires up, axe swings over nickel jobs
Thousands of workers face uncertainty as BHP considers the fate of nickel operations amid a global glut of the metal, but coal for power plants is firing up.
Energy-saving steel, wastewater hydrogen win funding
More than 20 projects investigating ways to reduce emissions from steel, iron and hydrogen production will get more funding than expected, an agency says.
‘Fallen on deaf ears’: safety fears before mine tragedy
Rescue workers have recovered the body of a Victorian miner and another worker is fighting for life after an underground collapse at a Ballarat mine.
Labor stumps up almost $1b for NT rare earths project
The federal government has continued its big spend-up in the Northern Territory with a funding package of up to $840 million for a rare earths mining project.
Green mining could be dynamite for new hydrogen sector
Australia could usher in the next boom by switching ammonia production plants from gas to renewable hydrogen to supply the mining sector with green explosives.
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electricity production and distribution
energy
energy and resource
environmental issue
heavy construction
manufacturing and engineering
metal and mineral
mining
Rio Tinto energy pact cuts Gladstone’s carbon footprint
Rio Tinto will bankroll hundreds of construction jobs and industrial production in Queensland with a renewable energy supply deal for a smelter and refineries.
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economy, business and finance
energy and resource
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mining
politics
Aussie aluminium next on chopping block, Rio warns
Iron ore and copper giant Rio Tinto has reported a fall in profit on lower commodity prices and warns the future of aluminium depends on the energy rollout.
Iron ore strength bankrolls emission-busting Fortescue
High prices and loyal Chinese demand for Fortescue Group's iron ore has delivered a stellar profit and cash pile to bankroll ambitious emission-busting plans.
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energy and resource
metal and mineral
mining
politics
BHP issues ‘call to arms’ for competitive mining future
Resources giant BHP says governments need to work harder to make sure Australia is in the race as global competition heats up for iron ore and battery minerals.
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construction and property
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energy and resource
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housing and urban planning
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Aussie economy ‘OK’ despite weaker housing: BlueScope
BlueScope Steel expects local housing starts to recover and strong demand in the United States for infrastructure, including steel-intensive renewable energy.
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electricity production and distribution
energy
energy and resource
heavy construction
it/computer sciences
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mining
Green energy, mining investment eases sting of slowdown
Mining and utilities are tipped as "bright spots" for construction and engineering jobs to offset broader economic pain as business investment stalls.
energy (general)
energy and resource
environmental issue
metal and mineral
mining
renewable energy
road transport
transport
Mining firm digs Australia’s first electric excavator
An Australian mine has deployed the nation's first electric-powered excavator, created as part of a plan to decarbonise mining operations.
Fortescue hit with first strike, unveils green spend
Fortescue Metals Group has received a "first strike" on executive pay as the iron ore miner unveiled plans to splash $1.1 billion on green hydrogen.
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transport
Battery economy: From ‘dig-and-ship’ to ‘mine-and-make’
Some $2 billion in capital and other sweeteners could turn Australia from the world's quarry into a "mine-and-make''nation driving the battery supply chain.
Hancock lawyers attack rivals in high-stakes trial
Gina Rinehart's lawyers have attacked two rival mining dynasties' billion-dollar claims for iron ore riches in closing arguments at a high-stakes legal battle.