Sustainability

Cummins approves use of renewable diesel in all high horsepower industrial engines

Cummins has approved the use of unblended renewable diesel, including hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), for its entire line of high horsepower diesel engines, across all ratings. Read More

Alexandra EastwoodAugust 29, 2023, 8:48 amAugust 29, 2023

bhp, wind farm, wind, electricity, green

Government announcements, News, Sustainability

Intergenerational report maps out mining’s future

The Federal Government has released the 2023 Intergenerational Report, showing that Australia’s mining sector is set to benefit from the critical minerals push. Read More

Alexandra EastwoodAugust 28, 2023, 8:40 amAugust 28, 2023

Community, Diversity, ESG targets, Gold, Mining insights, News, Sustainability

Northern Star delivers sustainability

Gold producer Northern Star Resources has released its 2023 sustainability report. Read More

Olivia ThomsonAugust 25, 2023, 9:43 amAugust 25, 2023

Critical minerals, Financial reports, News, Quarterly and half yearly results, Rare earths, Sustainability

Iluka delivers on sustainability

Iluka Resources has reported a revenue of $712 million in its 2023 half year report, a $243 million decrease from its 2022 half year revenue. Read More

Olivia ThomsonAugust 24, 2023, 8:24 amAugust 24, 2023

Bravus Mining, News, Sustainability

Bravus helps Finch populations soar

Bravus Mining and Resources is partnering with researchers to improve remote monitoring of the Black-throated Finch using artificial intelligence. Read More

Kelsie HarfordAugust 23, 2023, 11:06 amAugust 23, 2023

BHP, News, Sustainability

BHP goes blue for carbon

BHP is providing philanthropic funding to Victoria’s Deakin University Blue Carbon Lab to help drive research on nature-based solutions to climate change. Read More

Alexandra EastwoodAugust 23, 2023, 8:39 amAugust 23, 2023

Sustainability

Renewing degraded land: Creative alternatives for successful revegetation

Restoring degraded landscapes faces a challenge due to limited fresh topsoil. Yet there are innovative methods that bypass the need for expensive and finite fresh soil resources. Read More

Alexandra EastwoodAugust 22, 2023, 9:41 amAugust 22, 2023

ESG targets, Sustainability

BG&E Resources (BGER) chats with principal consultant – ESG (environmental, social and governance) Bindi Shah to gain a better understanding of operating a power grid as we move towards net-zero. Read More

Alexandra EastwoodAugust 21, 2023, 1:49 pmAugust 21, 2023

Closure, Coal, ESG, Government announcements, News, Sustainability

Coal-fired power station closure delayed

The Muja C Power Station’s Unit 6 closure has been delayed by six months to April 2025 from its previous date of October 2024. Read More

Olivia ThomsonAugust 18, 2023, 8:44 amAugust 18, 2023

Government announcements, News, Sustainability

Mining Rehabilitation Fund goes under the microscope

Western Australia’s Mining Rehabilitation Fund (MRF) will be reviewed by Marsden Jacob Associates to ensure it meets it objectives and has sufficient financial reserves available. Read More

Alexandra EastwoodAugust 15, 2023, 8:36 amAugust 15, 2023

ESG, ESG targets, News, Sustainability, Uranium

Boss Energy releases ESG framework

Boss Energy has unveiled its environmental, social and governance (ESG) framework that has been designed to govern its approach to developing its Honeymoon project. Read More

Olivia ThomsonAugust 14, 2023, 3:21 pmAugust 14, 2023

News, Rio Tinto, Sustainability

Rio thinks big in Canada

Rio Tinto’s Diavik diamond mine in northern Canada will soon be home to the largest solar power plant in the country’s northern territories. Read More

Alexandra EastwoodAugust 11, 2023, 8:20 amAugust 11, 2023

News, Sustainability, Westgold Resources

Westgold turns to green power

Westgold Resources has commenced operation of four new hybrid power facilities to power its Western Australian operations. Read More

Alexandra EastwoodAugust 11, 2023, 8:11 amAugust 11, 2023

Rio Tinto, has commended the Federal Government’s emissions-reduction policy for providing support to heavy industry.

Iron ore, News, Rio Tinto, Sustainability

Rio goes green for steel

Rio Tinto has partnered with H2 Green Steel to supply iron ore pellets from its Iron Ore Company of Canada (IOC) operations to establish the large scale production of green steel. Read More

Alexandra EastwoodAugust 10, 2023, 8:45 amAugust 10, 2023

Coal, Contract award, Iron ore, News, Rio Tinto, Sustainability, Technology

Rio and Metso strengthen BioIron partnership

Metso has been awarded a detailed design and engineering contract from Rio Tinto for its continuous pilot plant (CPP) on behalf of the BioIron process. Read More

Olivia ThomsonAugust 9, 2023, 1:36 pmAugust 9, 2023

Community, Discovery, Funding, Government announcements, Mining Commodities, News, Recruitment, Sustainability

WA Government invests in mineral exploration

The Western Australian Government has announced that applications for round 28 of the Exploration Incentive Scheme (EIS) co-funded drilling program and series 6 of the Energy Analysis Program (EAP) are open. Read More

Olivia ThomsonAugust 9, 2023, 8:45 amAugust 9, 2023

Cobalt, Copper, ESG targets, IGO, News, Nickel, Sustainability, Technology

Sandvik DL422iE drill makes Australian debut

The first Sandvik DL422iE longhole drill has arrived in Australia to work at IGO’s wholly owned Nova Operation. Read More

Olivia ThomsonAugust 9, 2023, 8:28 amAugust 9, 2023

News, Safety, Sustainability

Health and safety celebrated in the Hunter

The winners of the NSW Minerals Council’s Health, Safety, Environment and Community Awards have been announced, showcasing outstanding contributions to the mining industry. Read More

Alexandra EastwoodAugust 9, 2023, 8:19 amAugust 9, 2023

Alcoa, News, Sustainability

Alcoa committed to responsible mining

Following Western Australia’s Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) opening a public comment period on conducting an impact assessment into Alocoa’s mines, the miner has committed to continuing to operate safely and in line with Government agreements. Read More

Alexandra EastwoodAugust 8, 2023, 8:37 amAugust 8, 2023

Anglo American, Glencore, News, Sustainability

Major miners release tailings facility details

Anglo American and Glencore have reported the progress they have made towards meeting the global industry standard on tailings management (GISTM). Read More

Olivia ThomsonAugust 8, 2023, 8:00 amAugust 8, 2023

Sustainability

Cummins approves use of renewable diesel in all high horsepower industrial engines

Intergenerational report maps out mining’s future

Northern Star delivers sustainability

Iluka delivers on sustainability

Bravus helps Finch populations soar

BHP goes blue for carbon

Renewing degraded land: Creative alternatives for successful revegetation

Will the lights stay on?

Coal-fired power station closure delayed

Mining Rehabilitation Fund goes under the microscope

Boss Energy releases ESG framework

Rio thinks big in Canada

Westgold turns to green power

Rio goes green for steel

Rio and Metso strengthen BioIron partnership

WA Government invests in mineral exploration

Sandvik DL422iE drill makes Australian debut

Health and safety celebrated in the Hunter

Alcoa committed to responsible mining

Major miners release tailings facility details

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